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Mitchell, NE

Mitchell, NE.

Population: 3,677 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Mitchell, NE is $218,057 — up 6.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $215,000 after a median 42 days on market. 2 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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$218,057

Median home value

+6.6%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$218,057
1-year appreciation
+6.6%
3-year appreciation
+19.3%
5-year appreciation
+38.4%
10-year appreciation
+88.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$218,057
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
$215,000
Median list price
$232,000
Median price per sqft
$132
1-year sale-price change
+10.0%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
89.9%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+2.4%
New listings (monthly)
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
MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MITCHELL SECONDARY 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)

Annual precipitation
16.1 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
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,467
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,675

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Scotts Bluff National Monument (19 mi)
National parks include
Scotts Bluff National Monument, Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, Fort Laramie National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
Svitak Airport (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport (BFF) (19 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
1,962
Housing built before 1970
54.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,326
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
57.9%

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

MitchellState medianUS median
Median home value$218,057$237,615$289,727
Median sale price$215,000$268,738$325,000
Median days on market42 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,326$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 Mitchell, NE?
$218,057.
What is the median sale price in Mitchell, NE?
$215,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Mitchell, NE?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in Mitchell, 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 Mitchell, NE?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, winterWeather, coldWave, iceStorm.
Is Mitchell, NE in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Mitchell, NE?
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 Mitchell, NE?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mitchell, NE?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Mitchell, NE?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Mitchell, NE walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Mitchell, NE?
Good. Median AQI: 21. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Mitchell, NE?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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