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NE area data

Laurel, NE

Laurel, NE.

Population: 1,737 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$213,593
1-year appreciation
+8.8%
3-year appreciation
+15.3%
5-year appreciation
+30.9%
10-year appreciation
+89.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$213,593
House Price Index
431.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
2

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
27.0 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Missouri National Recreational River (31 mi)
Nearest airport
Laurel Municipal Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (YKN) (33 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
+5 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,950
Median annual property tax
$1,738
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
68.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,025
Average weekly wage
$824
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Construction, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
8

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Data last updated

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

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