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Minatare, NE — ZIP 69356

Population: 2,114 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 69356 (Minatare, NE) is $225,373 — up 8.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $188,178 after a median 35.5 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hail, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$225,373

Median home value

+8.2%

1-year change

35.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$225,373
1-year appreciation
+8.2%
3-year appreciation
+17.9%
5-year appreciation
+35.3%
10-year appreciation
+85.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$225,373
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
$188,178
Median list price
$307,500
Median price per sqft
$293
Median days on market
35.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
89.1%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+2.8%

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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
MINATARE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SCOTTSBLUFF PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Schools include
MINATARE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MINATARE HIGH SCHOOL, MINATARE PRE-START PRE-SCHOOL, LAKE MINATARE 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, winterWeather, coldWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 71% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
27.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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
49.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
15.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
21
Days with Good air quality
298
Days with Moderate air quality
44
Highest AQI recorded (year)
225

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,116
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,316

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Scotts Bluff National Monument (14 mi)
National parks include
Scotts Bluff National Monument, Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, Fort Laramie National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
4
Nearest airport
Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport (BFF) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport (BFF) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
REGIONAL WEST MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 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)
+21 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,966
Housing built before 1970
59.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,888
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
49.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,743
Average weekly wage
$921
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
44

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

How it compares

ZIP 69356State medianUS median
Median home value$225,373$237,615$289,727
Median sale price$188,178$268,738$325,000
Median days on market36 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,888$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 69356?
$225,373.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 69356?
$188,178.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 69356?
Median days on market: 35.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 69356?
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 69356?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, winterWeather, coldWave, iceStorm.
Is ZIP 69356 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 69356?
Risk to homes is higher than 71% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 69356?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 69356?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 69356?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 69356 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 69356?
Good. Median AQI: 21. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 69356?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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