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Niobrara, NE

Niobrara, NE.

Population: 1,126 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$202,202
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+5.9%
5-year appreciation
+19.1%
10-year appreciation
+68.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$202,202
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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
29.4 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
271
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Missouri National Recreational River (17 mi)
Nearest airport
Springfield Municipal Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (YKN) (30 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
-18 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Median annual property tax
$1,365
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
47.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,687
Average weekly wage
$776
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Agriculture, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
28

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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