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Mc Cook, NE — ZIP 69001

Population: 9,054 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 69001 (Mc Cook, NE) is $180,847 — up 1.5% over the past year. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, hail, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$180,847

Median home value

+1.5%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$180,847
1-year appreciation
+1.5%
3-year appreciation
+5.6%
5-year appreciation
+21.1%
10-year appreciation
+70.4%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$181,980
House Price Index (state)
431.4 (+2.1% YoY)

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

Market activity

For-sale inventory
51
New listings (monthly)
11

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

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
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
MC COOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS, EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 15
Schools include
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MC COOK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, MC COOK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, MC COOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MC COOK ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 35% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
32.1%
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)

Average annual temperature
51.3°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
36.8°F
Annual precipitation
21.9 in
Annual snowfall
27.7 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)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport (MCK) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport (MCK) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-55 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,959
Housing built before 1970
63.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,990
Mean commute to work
11 min
Households with broadband internet
63.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,014
Average weekly wage
$851
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
11

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

How it compares

ZIP 69001State medianUS median
Median home value$180,847$237,615$289,727
Median annual property tax$1,990$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 69001?
$180,847.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 69001?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, strongWind, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 69001?
Risk to homes is higher than 35% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 69001?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 69001?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 69001?
6 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 69001?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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