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Wauneta, NE

Wauneta, NE.

Population: 801 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$149,750
1-year appreciation
+5.8%
3-year appreciation
+2.7%
5-year appreciation
+13.6%
10-year appreciation
+67.0%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$157,722
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
drought, hail

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
19.4 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Malone M-Bar Ranch Airport (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-11 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,942
Median annual property tax
$1,340
Households with broadband internet
55.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,281
Average weekly wage
$966
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
17

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

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