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NE area data

Cook, NE

Cook, NE.

Population: 579 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$238,927
1-year appreciation
+6.1%
3-year appreciation
+9.5%
5-year appreciation
+31.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$238,927
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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
33.8 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Homestead National Historical Park (39 mi)
Nearest airport
Tecumseh Municipal Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lincoln Airport (LNK) (39 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
-21 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,950
Median annual property tax
$2,032
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
55.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
657
Average weekly wage
$756
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Construction, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
6

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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