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NE area data

Palmyra, NE

Palmyra, NE.

Population: 1,109 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$349,757
1-year appreciation
+5.5%
3-year appreciation
+15.1%
5-year appreciation
+39.8%
10-year appreciation
+105.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$349,757
House Price Index
431.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Rents

2-bedroom fair-market rent (HUD reference)
$1,380/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,840/mo

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
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, hail

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
32.8 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Homestead National Historical Park (37 mi)
Nearest airport
Watermeier Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lincoln Airport (LNK) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+43 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Median annual property tax
$2,615
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
71.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,739
Average weekly wage
$921
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
29

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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