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NE area data

Bayard, NE

Bayard, NE.

Population: 2,418 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$160,840
1-year appreciation
-0.3%
3-year appreciation
+7.6%
5-year appreciation
+19.2%
10-year appreciation
+65.0%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$163,773
House Price Index
431.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, hail, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
Annual precipitation
17.4 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Scotts Bluff National Monument (20 mi)
Nearest airport
Corr Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport (BFF) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-12 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,952
Median annual property tax
$1,883
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
54.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
863
Average weekly wage
$858
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food, Health Care

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

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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