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South bend, NE

South bend, NE.

Population: 378 (Census ACS)

The median home value in South bend, NE is $388,294 — up 9.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $315,000 after a median 2 days on market. 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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$388,294

Median home value

+9.9%

1-year change

2

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$388,294
1-year appreciation
+9.9%
3-year appreciation
+19.1%
5-year appreciation
+33.6%
10-year appreciation
+101.4%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$388,545
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
$315,000
Median list price
$315,000
Median days on market
2 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
1-year forecast
0.0%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$950/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,000/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,190/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,580/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,780/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 42% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Nebraska Ordnance Plant (Former) (16 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
34.9 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
17
Days with Good air quality
344
Days with Moderate air quality
10
Highest AQI recorded (year)
66

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
26,219
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
23,580

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail (24 mi)
National parks include
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, Homestead National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Koke Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Offutt Air Force Base (OFF) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
CHI HEALTH BERGAN MERCY, OMAHA VA MEDICAL CENTER (VA NEBRASKA WESTERN IOWA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM), DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.5 / 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)
+83 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
34.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.5%
Median annual property tax
$5,341
Mean commute to work
38 min
Households with broadband internet
78.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,551
Average weekly wage
$994
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
56

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

How it compares

South bendState medianUS median
Median home value$388,294$237,615$289,727
Median sale price$315,000$268,738$325,000
Median days on market2 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,341$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 South bend, NE?
$388,294.
What is the median sale price in South bend, NE?
$315,000.
How long do homes take to sell in South bend, NE?
Median days on market: 2 days.
What is typical rent in South bend, NE?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,190/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in South bend, NE?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, iceStorm.
Is South bend, NE in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in South bend, NE?
Risk to homes is higher than 42% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in South bend, NE?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near South bend, NE?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is South bend, NE walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in South bend, NE?
Good. Median AQI: 17. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in South bend, NE?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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