Living in Boone County
Small town. Big life.
Short commutes, quality homes, good schools, and five downtowns worth coming home to. Here’s what day-to-day life really looks like.
<1 hr
to a regional city
<18 min
Average commute
~10%
Below U.S. cost of living
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The heart of Nebraska
Rural living provides the best of both worlds: quiet, space, and community, with the city never far away.
Tucked into northeast Nebraska, Boone County pairs the calm of rural living with real connection to the region around it. Wherever you land, a regional city, like Columbus, Norfolk, or Grand Island, is close.
And when you want the shopping, entertainment, or higher education of a bigger city, Omaha, Lincoln, and Kearney are an easy drive. Peace when you want it, everything when you need it.
Boone County by the numbers
The kind of life that adds up.
5,350
Residents who call it home
$75k
Median household income
$850
8/10
94%
Unemployment here runs consistently below both state and national averages, and the median home value sits around $174,000. Homeownership stays within reach for families and first-time buyers alike.
The good life, and an affordable one
Here, "The Good Life" is a number you can feel in your budget.
The cost of living in Nebraska runs about 10% below the national average. Housing, utilities, groceries, and getting around all generally cost less than they do across much of the country.
In Boone County, that affordability comes alongside a strong rural economy, dependable local healthcare, and deep community roots. It’s a place you can build a future, not just visit.
Five communities, one Boone County
Each with its own character. All ready to welcome you.
Plan your visit
Think Boone County might be your kind of place?
Come see for yourself — on us. Walk the downtowns, meet a few neighbors, and picture your own life here before you decide.
- Our visitor package helps cover travel expenses