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Richland, NE

Richland, NE.

Population: 30,944 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Richland, NE is $275,526 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $223,500 after a median 92 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,458/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, icestorm, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$275,526

Median home value

+2.8%

1-year change

92

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$275,526
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+12.7%
5-year appreciation
+27.7%
10-year appreciation
+90.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$275,526
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
$223,500
Median list price
$290,000
Median price per sqft
$171
1-year sale-price change
-25.5%
Median days on market
92 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
115
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
25
1-year forecast
+1.8%
Days to pending
50 days
New listings (monthly)
36

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,458/mo
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
6
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, SCHUYLER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 07
Schools include
LAKEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL, SHELL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LAKEVIEW JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, RICHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ESU 7 CENTER

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 41% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
10th Street Site (2.7 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)

Annual precipitation
29.9 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
11.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,476
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,789

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+17 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
41.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,912
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
72.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,108
Average weekly wage
$1,015
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
75

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

How it compares

RichlandState medianUS median
Median home value$275,526$237,615$289,727
Median sale price$223,500$268,738$325,000
Median days on market92 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,458/mo$1,359/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,912$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 Richland, NE?
$275,526.
What is the median sale price in Richland, NE?
$223,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Richland, NE?
Median days on market: 92 days.
What is typical rent in Richland, NE?
Typical rent: $1,458/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Richland, NE?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather.
Is Richland, NE in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Richland, NE?
Risk to homes is higher than 41% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Richland, NE?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Richland, NE?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: 10th Street Site, 2.7 mi.
How many schools serve Richland, NE?
6 schools (1 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Richland, NE walkable?
Walkability index: 11.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Richland, NE?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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