Midwest · NE
Nebraska
Confidence: Medium
Sandhills sit atop Ogallala with shallow water. Great soils and wind statewide.
+35
Overall
Verdict
Workable
Weighted across Water · Legal · Soil · Energy · Climate
Quick stats
- Region
- Midwest
- Overall score
- +35
- Confidence
- Medium
Domain breakdown
How NE scores
Water+18 / ±50
Legal+16 / ±40
Soil+22 / ±30
Energy+16 / ±25
Climate Risk-14 / ±25
In its favor
- +Ogallala recharge in Sandhills
- +USDA Class 1 soils
- +Strong wind
Watch-outs
- −Tornadoes
- −Blizzards
- −Sparse services
Notes by domain
Water
+18Sandhills very high water table; rest variable.
Legal
+16Rural permissive.
Soil
+22Excellent in east; sandy in Sandhills.
Energy
+16Wind & solar both strong.
Climate Risk
-14Severe weather statewide.