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Chadron, NE

Chadron, NE.

Population: 6,466 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Chadron, NE is $197,960 — up 5.6% over the past year. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$197,960

Median home value

+5.6%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$197,960
1-year appreciation
+5.6%
3-year appreciation
+12.4%
5-year appreciation
+28.3%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$198,180
House Price Index (state)
496.2 (+2.9% YoY)

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

Market activity

For-sale inventory
36
New listings (monthly)
8

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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
PINE RIDGE JOB CORPS, CHADRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Schools include
PINE RIDGE JOB CORPS, CHADRON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, CHADRON PRIMARY, CHADRON INTERMEDIATE, CHADRON MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 89% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
54.3%
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
48.5°F
Average high
62.5°F
Average low
33.5°F
Annual precipitation
16.5 in
Annual snowfall
54.4 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument (40 mi)
National parks include
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, Wind Cave National Park
Airports within 30 mi
4
Nearest airport
Chadron Municipal Airport (CDR) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chadron Municipal Airport (CDR) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CHADRON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
2
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,959
Housing built before 1970
57.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,370
Mean commute to work
11 min
Households with broadband internet
66.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,964
Average weekly wage
$683
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Finance & Insurance, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
12

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

How it compares

ChadronState medianUS median
Median home value$197,960$237,615$289,727
Median annual property tax$2,370$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 Chadron, NE?
$197,960.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Chadron, NE?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Chadron, NE?
Risk to homes is higher than 89% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Chadron, NE?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Chadron, NE?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Chadron, NE?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Chadron, NE?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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