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NE area data

Brainard, NE

Brainard, NE.

Population: 563 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$299,631
1-year appreciation
+7.9%
3-year appreciation
+23.7%
5-year appreciation
+48.2%
10-year appreciation
+122.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$299,631
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, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
32.2 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail (56 mi)
Nearest airport
Stava Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lincoln Airport (LNK) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-29 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,945
Median annual property tax
$2,384
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
62.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,900
Average weekly wage
$1,211
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
11

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Data last updated

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

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