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NE area data

Benkelman, NE

Benkelman, NE.

Population: 1,224 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$147,154
1-year appreciation
-5.5%
3-year appreciation
-5.3%
All-time peak (2022-02)
$163,120
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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
19.9 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Hoppy's Airport (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-1 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,949
Median annual property tax
$1,137
Households with broadband internet
70.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
332
Average weekly wage
$955
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Health Care, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

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

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