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Cook, NE — ZIP 68329

Population: 579 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 68329 (Cook, NE) is $231,571 — up 5.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $52,500 after a median 166 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$231,571

Typical home value

+5.3%

1-year change

166

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$231,571
1-year appreciation
+5.3%
3-year appreciation
+9.5%
5-year appreciation
+29.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2026)
$231,802
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
$52,500
Median list price
$155,750
Median price per sqft
$50
1-year sale-price change
-76.8%
Median days on market
166 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
80.5%
Active listings
3

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$769/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$812/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,062/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,265/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,445/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.7 : 1
Schools include
JOHNSON CO CENTRAL ELEM-COOK

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low · winter weather: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 77% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
57.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 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 NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
32.6 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Homestead National Historical Park (39 mi)
National parks include
Homestead National Historical Park, Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Tecumseh Municipal Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lincoln Airport (LNK) (39 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
14
Hospitals include
GEORGE C GRAPE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, BRYAN MEDICAL CENTER, LINCOLN SURGICAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 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)
-21 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1950
Housing built before 1970
65.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,032
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
55.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
700
Average weekly wage
$848
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Construction, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
4

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

How it compares

ZIP 68329State medianUS median
Typical home value$231,571$238,068$288,527
Median sale price$52,500$268,738$325,000
Median days on market166 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,032$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 68329?
$231,571.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 68329?
$52,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 68329?
Median days on market: 166 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 68329?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,062/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 68329?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 68329?
Risk to homes is higher than 77% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 68329?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 68329?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 68329?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 68329?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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