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Central city, NE — ZIP 68826

Population: 3,944 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 68826 (Central city, NE) is $206,673 — up 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $220,000 after a median 7 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hail, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$206,673

Median home value

+3.8%

1-year change

7

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$206,673
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+14.6%
5-year appreciation
+31.3%
10-year appreciation
+93.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$206,673
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
$220,000
Median list price
$289,000
Median price per sqft
$118
1-year sale-price change
+100.0%
Median days on market
7 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
22
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+1.5%
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Rents

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
CENTRAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL, CENTRAL CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL, CENTRAL CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, iceStorm, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A03
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 51% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
38.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Cleburn Street Well (23.9 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)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,511
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,649

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Central City Municipal - Larry Reineke Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MERRICK MEDICAL CENTER
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)
+22 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
49.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,272
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
71.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,922
Average weekly wage
$1,072
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
18

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

How it compares

ZIP 68826State medianUS median
Median home value$206,673$237,615$289,727
Median sale price$220,000$268,738$325,000
Median days on market7 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,272$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 68826?
$206,673.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 68826?
$220,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 68826?
Median days on market: 7 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 68826?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,118/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 68826?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, iceStorm, strongWind.
Is ZIP 68826 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A03.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 68826?
Risk to homes is higher than 51% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 68826?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 68826?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 68826?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 68826 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 68826?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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