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Blue Springs, NE — ZIP 68318

Population: 572 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 68318 (Blue Springs, NE) is $141,695 — down 13.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $665,000 after a median 246 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 hail, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$141,695

Typical home value

-13.1%

1-year change

246

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$141,695
1-year appreciation
-13.1%
3-year appreciation
-18.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2025)
$175,876
House Price Index (state)
443.6 (+2.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$665,000
Median list price
$325,000
Median price per sqft
$424
Median days on market
246 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
95.7%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+1.1%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$714/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$784/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,025/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,221/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,601/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)
90.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.1 : 1
Schools include
SOUTHERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 3-YEAR-OLD PRESCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, ice storm, lightning, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A15
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 56% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
35.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
31.8 in
Annual snowfall
17.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
34
Days with Good air quality
254
Days with Moderate air quality
80
Highest AQI recorded (year)
131

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,314
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,138

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Homestead National Historical Park (14 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Thomsen Airport (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
NEMAHA VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL, COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE, INC.
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+35 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1948
Housing built before 1970
60.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
1.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,375
Households with broadband internet
64.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,110
Average weekly wage
$948
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
28

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

How it compares

ZIP 68318State medianUS median
Typical home value$141,695$238,068$288,527
Median sale price$665,000$268,738$325,000
Median days on market246 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,375$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 typical home value in ZIP 68318?
$141,695.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 68318?
$665,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 68318?
Median days on market: 246 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 68318?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,025/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 68318?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, ice storm, lightning, strong wind, tornado.
Is ZIP 68318 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 68318. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is A15. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 68318?
Risk to homes is higher than 56% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 68318?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 68318?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 68318?
2 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 68318 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 68318?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 68318?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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