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Nebraska City, NE

Nebraska City, NE.

Population: 8,980 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Nebraska City, NE is $199,341 — down 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $219,000 after a median 40 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$199,341

Median home value

-0.5%

1-year change

40

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$199,341
1-year appreciation
-0.5%
3-year appreciation
+10.7%
5-year appreciation
+30.6%
10-year appreciation
+75.3%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$203,586
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
$219,000
Median list price
$172,500
Median price per sqft
$141
1-year sale-price change
-21.6%
Median days on market
40 days
Homes sold (recent period)
25
For-sale inventory
22
Sale-to-list ratio
96.9%
Active listings
12
New listings (monthly)
9

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$805/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$850/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,112/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,464/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,513/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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
NEBRASKA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 04
Schools include
HAYWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, NEBRASKA CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL, NEBRASKA CITY NORTHSIDE ELEM, NEBRASKA CITY HIGH SCHOOL, NE CENTER FOR EDUC OF BLIND

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 49% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
42.0%
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)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
34.1 in
Annual snowfall
24.0 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail (39 mi)
National parks include
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, Homestead National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Nebraska City Municipal Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Offutt Air Force Base (OFF) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CHI HEALTH ST MARY'S
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+43 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
48.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,642
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
76.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,812
Average weekly wage
$981
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
24

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

How it compares

Nebraska CityState medianUS median
Median home value$199,341$238,068$288,527
Median sale price$219,000$268,738$325,000
Median days on market40 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,642$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 Nebraska City, NE?
$199,341.
What is the median sale price in Nebraska City, NE?
$219,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Nebraska City, NE?
Median days on market: 40 days.
What is typical rent in Nebraska City, NE?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,112/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Nebraska City, NE?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail.
What is the wildfire risk in Nebraska City, NE?
Risk to homes is higher than 49% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Nebraska City, NE?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Nebraska City, NE?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Nebraska City, NE?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Nebraska City, NE?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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