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NE area data

Emerson, NE

Emerson, NE.

Population: 1,101 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$184,461
1-year appreciation
+9.3%
3-year appreciation
+17.7%
5-year appreciation
+29.3%
10-year appreciation
+91.2%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$186,148
House Price Index
431.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+1.8%

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, hail

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
38.0°F

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Missouri National Recreational River (57 mi)
Nearest airport
Martin Field (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-44 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,950
Median annual property tax
$1,688
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
67.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,484
Average weekly wage
$1,046
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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