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NE area data

Elgin, NE

Elgin, NE.

Population: 1,224 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$252,514
1-year appreciation
+6.3%
3-year appreciation
+12.8%
5-year appreciation
+22.7%
10-year appreciation
+79.8%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$254,721
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, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
28.5 in
Annual snowfall
33.0 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Koinzan Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Karl Stefan Memorial Airport (OFK) (33 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
-3 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,957
Median annual property tax
$1,287
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
56.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,728
Average weekly wage
$906
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Health Care, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
15

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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