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NE area data

Western, NE

Western, NE.

Population: 392 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$212,628
1-year appreciation
-1.6%
3-year appreciation
-0.6%
5-year appreciation
+30.6%
10-year appreciation
+114.3%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$231,084
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%

Natural hazards & flood risk

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
31.8 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Homestead National Historical Park (24 mi)
Nearest airport
Feik Field Ultralight Flightpark (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lincoln Airport (LNK) (40 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-69 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,944
Median annual property tax
$1,897
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
55.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,156
Average weekly wage
$1,058
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
37

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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