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Mead, NE

Mead, NE.

Population: 1,005 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Mead, NE is $291,065 — up 5.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $288,711 after a median 35 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very 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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$291,065

Median home value

+5.4%

1-year change

35

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$291,065
1-year appreciation
+5.4%
3-year appreciation
+14.8%
5-year appreciation
+31.9%
10-year appreciation
+98.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$291,065
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
$288,711
Median price per sqft
$150
1-year sale-price change
+6.5%
Median days on market
35 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
97.9%
1-year forecast
+1.4%

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
MEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MEAD HIGH SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, iceStorm, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A05
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 48% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
42.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Nebraska Ordnance Plant (Former) (4.9 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
50.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
32.2 in
Annual snowfall
20.2 in
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
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,045
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,174

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail (30 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Wahoo Municipal Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lincoln Airport (LNK) (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
METHODIST FREMONT HEALTH, CHI HEALTH LAKESIDE, SAUNDERS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+125 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,955
Housing built before 1970
70.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,123
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
71.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,253
Average weekly wage
$936
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
125

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

How it compares

MeadState medianUS median
Median home value$291,065$237,615$289,727
Median sale price$288,711$268,738$325,000
Median days on market35 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,123$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 Mead, NE?
$291,065.
What is the median sale price in Mead, NE?
$288,711.
How long do homes take to sell in Mead, NE?
Median days on market: 35 days.
What is typical rent in Mead, NE?
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 Mead, NE?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, iceStorm, strongWind.
Is Mead, NE in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A05.
What is the wildfire risk in Mead, NE?
Risk to homes is higher than 48% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Mead, NE?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mead, NE?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Nebraska Ordnance Plant (Former), 4.9 mi.
How many schools serve Mead, NE?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Mead, NE walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Mead, NE?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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