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NE area data

Nelson, NE

Nelson, NE.

Population: 633 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$104,017
1-year appreciation
-5.5%
3-year appreciation
-9.3%
5-year appreciation
-1.3%
10-year appreciation
+59.2%
All-time peak (2024-09)
$119,218
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
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
hail, drought, iceStorm, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
29.0 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Rempe Private Airport (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+10 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,942
Median annual property tax
$735
Households with broadband internet
60.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,196
Average weekly wage
$811
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Professional Services, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
6

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