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Blair, NE — ZIP 68008

Population: 12,823 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 68008 (Blair, NE) is $356,972 — up 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $407,289 after a median 8 days on market. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, hail, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$356,972

Median home value

+1.2%

1-year change

8

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$356,972
1-year appreciation
+1.2%
3-year appreciation
+8.3%
5-year appreciation
+25.5%
10-year appreciation
+81.9%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$359,797
House Price Index (state)
431.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$407,289
Median list price
$395,000
Median price per sqft
$162
Median days on market
8 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
52
Sale-to-list ratio
103.1%
1-year forecast
+1.4%
New listings (monthly)
22

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$920/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$970/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,160/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,540/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,730/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

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%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
BLAIR ARBOR PARK INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, BLAIR HIGH SCHOOL, BLAIR NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, BLAIR SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, GERALD OTTE BLAIR MIDDLE SCH

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 57% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
51.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Old HWY 275 and N 288th Street (18.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
34.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
33
Days with Good air quality
258
Days with Moderate air quality
98
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
154

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
24,764
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
23,890

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail (23 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
McCardles Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Eppley Airfield (OMA) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL & HEALTH SYSTEM
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+100 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
40.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,764
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
83.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,106
Average weekly wage
$1,188
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
82

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 68008State medianUS median
Median home value$356,972$237,615$289,727
Median sale price$407,289$268,738$325,000
Median days on market8 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,764$2,000$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 68008?
$356,972.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 68008?
$407,289.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 68008?
Median days on market: 8 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 68008?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,160/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 68008?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, tornado.
Is ZIP 68008 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 68008?
Risk to homes is higher than 57% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 68008?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 68008?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 68008?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 68008 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 68008?
Good. Median AQI: 33. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 68008?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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