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Beatrice, NE — ZIP 68310

Population: 14,093 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 68310 (Beatrice, NE) is $188,879 — up 2.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $193,175 after a median 39 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,088/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with hail, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$188,879

Median home value

+2.7%

1-year change

39

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$188,879
1-year appreciation
+2.7%
3-year appreciation
+16.8%
5-year appreciation
+39.2%
10-year appreciation
+101.7%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$189,630
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
$193,175
Median list price
$235,000
Median price per sqft
$108
1-year sale-price change
-1.2%
Median days on market
39 days
Homes sold (recent period)
44
For-sale inventory
79
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Active listings
43
1-year forecast
+1.9%
Days to pending
52 days
New listings (monthly)
24

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,088/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$733/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$916/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,118/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,453/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,677/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
7
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
BEATRICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 05
Schools include
BEATRICE HIGH SCHOOL, BEATRICE MIDDLE SCHOOL, LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PADDOCK LANE SCHOOL, STODDARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A16
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 56% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
35.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
31.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
34
Days with Good air quality
262
Days with Moderate air quality
86
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
163

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,214
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,946

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Homestead National Historical Park (5 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Beatrice Municipal Airport (BIE) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
BEATRICE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER, INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+35 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,961
Housing built before 1970
62.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,458
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
72.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,982
Average weekly wage
$874
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
16

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

How it compares

ZIP 68310State medianUS median
Median home value$188,879$237,615$289,727
Median sale price$193,175$268,738$325,000
Median days on market39 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,088/mo$1,359/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,458$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 68310?
$188,879.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 68310?
$193,175.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 68310?
Median days on market: 39 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 68310?
Typical rent: $1,088/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 68310?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is ZIP 68310 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A16.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 68310?
Risk to homes is higher than 56% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 68310?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 68310?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 68310?
7 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 68310 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 68310?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 68310?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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