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Adams, NE

Adams, NE.

Population: 1,549 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Adams, NE is $395,794 — up 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $288,000 after a median 13 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with hail, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$395,794

Median home value

+3.2%

1-year change

13

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$395,794
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
+14.5%
5-year appreciation
+38.1%
10-year appreciation
+101.0%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$395,794
House Price Index (state)
443.6 (+2.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$288,000
Median list price
$220,000
Median price per sqft
$154
1-year sale-price change
-34.5%
Median days on market
13 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+2.2%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$714/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$784/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,025/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,221/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,601/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.6 : 1
Schools include
FREEMAN HIGH SCHOOL, FREEMAN ELEMENTARY-ADAMS

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 56% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
35.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
32.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
34
Days with Good air quality
254
Days with Moderate air quality
80
Highest AQI recorded (year)
131

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,993
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,295

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Homestead National Historical Park (20 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Korver Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lincoln Airport (LNK) (29 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
17
Hospitals include
COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE, INC., HANOVER HOSPITAL, BRYAN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+35 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
43.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,938
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
56.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,110
Average weekly wage
$948
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
28

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

AdamsState medianUS median
Median home value$395,794$238,068$288,527
Median sale price$288,000$268,738$325,000
Median days on market13 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,938$2,000$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Adams, NE?
$395,794.
What is the median sale price in Adams, NE?
$288,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Adams, NE?
Median days on market: 13 days.
What is typical rent in Adams, NE?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,025/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Adams, NE?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is Adams, NE in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Adams, NE?
Risk to homes is higher than 56% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Adams, NE?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Adams, NE?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Adams, NE?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Adams, NE walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Adams, NE?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Adams, NE?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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