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Battle Creek, NE

Battle Creek, NE.

Population: 1,885 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Battle Creek, NE is $283,879 — up 7.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $270,000 after a median 14 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 ice storm, winter weather, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$283,879

Typical home value

+7.6%

1-year change

14

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$283,879
1-year appreciation
+7.6%
3-year appreciation
+18.7%
5-year appreciation
+35.8%
10-year appreciation
+90.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$283,879
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
$270,000
Median list price
$252,000
Median price per sqft
$123
1-year sale-price change
-10.0%
Median days on market
14 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+2.8%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$753/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$866/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,082/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,400/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,665/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
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.2 : 1
Schools include
BATTLE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, BATTLE CREEK HIGH SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, winter weather, drought, hail, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
5
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 52% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
28.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sherwood Medical Co. (9.9 mi)
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
49.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
28.2 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
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,615
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,886

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Missouri National Recreational River (57 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Simpson Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Karl Stefan Memorial Airport (OFK) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
10
Hospitals include
COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INC, FAITH HEALTH, GENOA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 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)
-10 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1971
Housing built before 1970
48.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,962
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
65.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
18,288
Average weekly wage
$1,077
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
75

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

How it compares

Battle CreekState medianUS median
Typical home value$283,879$238,068$288,527
Median sale price$270,000$268,738$325,000
Median days on market14 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,962$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 Battle Creek, NE?
$283,879.
What is the median sale price in Battle Creek, NE?
$270,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Battle Creek, NE?
Median days on market: 14 days.
What is typical rent in Battle Creek, NE?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,082/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Battle Creek, NE?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, winter weather, drought, hail, strong wind.
Is Battle Creek, NE in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Battle Creek, NE. 5 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Battle Creek, NE?
Risk to homes is higher than 52% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Battle Creek, NE?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Battle Creek, NE?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Battle Creek, NE?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Battle Creek, NE walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Battle Creek, NE?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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