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Overton, NE

Overton, NE.

Population: 1,410 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Overton, NE is $213,054 — down 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $58,500 after a median 248 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, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$213,054

Median home value

-3.1%

1-year change

248

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$213,054
1-year appreciation
-3.1%
3-year appreciation
+7.6%
5-year appreciation
+31.2%
10-year appreciation
+78.8%
All-time peak (2025-09)
$222,319
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
$58,500
Median list price
$214,500
1-year sale-price change
-75.6%
Median days on market
248 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
65.8%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+0.9%

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
OVERTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, OVERTON HIGH 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, strongWind, winterWeather, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 76% 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
50.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
29.0 in
Annual snowfall
25.4 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
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,117
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,110

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Jim Kelly Field (LXN) (13 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
LEXINGTON REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-122 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Housing built before 1970
74.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,995
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
61.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,400
Average weekly wage
$905
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
30

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

How it compares

OvertonState medianUS median
Median home value$213,054$237,615$289,727
Median sale price$58,500$268,738$325,000
Median days on market248 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,995$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 Overton, NE?
$213,054.
What is the median sale price in Overton, NE?
$58,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Overton, NE?
Median days on market: 248 days.
What is typical rent in Overton, 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 Overton, NE?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, strongWind, winterWeather, tornado.
Is Overton, NE in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Overton, NE?
Risk to homes is higher than 76% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Overton, NE?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Overton, NE?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Overton, NE?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Overton, NE walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Overton, NE?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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