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Hayes Center, NE

Hayes Center, NE.

Population: 526 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$235,612
1-year appreciation
-2.0%
3-year appreciation
+13.2%
5-year appreciation
+29.2%
10-year appreciation
+84.2%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$255,539
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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
21.2 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Malone M-Bar Ranch Airport (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport (MCK) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
0 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,944
Median annual property tax
$1,207
Households with broadband internet
23.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
94
Average weekly wage
$750
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Finance & Insurance, Mining

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 →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents