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NE area data

Ogallala, NE

Ogallala, NE.

Population: 5,812 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$231,486
1-year appreciation
+8.3%
3-year appreciation
+17.2%
5-year appreciation
+42.7%
10-year appreciation
+100.6%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$231,926
House Price Index
431.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
11

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, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
19.8 in
Annual snowfall
25.8 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail (13 mi)
Nearest airport
Ogallala Municipal Airport Searle Field (OGA) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-36 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Median annual property tax
$2,383
Mean commute to work
13 min
Households with broadband internet
67.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,745
Average weekly wage
$850
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
33

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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