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NE area data

Chadron, NE

Chadron, NE.

Population: 6,466 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$197,960
1-year appreciation
+5.6%
3-year appreciation
+12.4%
5-year appreciation
+28.3%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$198,180
House Price Index
496.2 (+2.9% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
8

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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.5°F
Average high
62.5°F
Average low
33.5°F
Annual precipitation
16.5 in
Annual snowfall
54.4 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument (40 mi)
Nearest airport
Chadron Municipal Airport (CDR) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chadron Municipal Airport (CDR) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
2
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,959
Median annual property tax
$2,370
Mean commute to work
11 min
Households with broadband internet
66.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,964
Average weekly wage
$683
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Finance & Insurance, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
12

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

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