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Fort Calhoun, NE

Fort Calhoun, NE.

Population: 2,687 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Fort Calhoun, NE is $540,825 — up 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $560,000 after a median 28 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 drought, hail, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$540,825

Typical home value

+3.2%

1-year change

28

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$540,825
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
+7.3%
5-year appreciation
+24.8%
10-year appreciation
+87.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$546,028
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
$560,000
Median list price
$945,000
Median price per sqft
$333
1-year sale-price change
-11.8%
Median days on market
28 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
98.3%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+3.1%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,167/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,219/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,450/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,924/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,179/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
14.8 : 1
Schools include
FORT CALHOUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, FORT CALHOUN JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A08
NFIP flood claims on record
76
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 57% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
51.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Omaha Lead (13.2 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
51.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
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)
27
Days with Good air quality
291
Days with Moderate air quality
44
Highest AQI recorded (year)
132

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
27,506
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
26,491

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail (14 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Heaton Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Eppley Airfield (OMA) (12 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
22
Hospitals include
CHI HEALTH MERCY COUNCIL BLUFFS, METHODIST JENNIE EDMUNDSON, CHI HEALTH MISSOURI VALLEY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 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)
+100 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1990
Housing built before 1970
22.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.1%
Median annual property tax
$6,183
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
68.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,426
Average weekly wage
$1,232
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
206

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

How it compares

Fort CalhounState medianUS median
Typical home value$540,825$238,068$288,527
Median sale price$560,000$268,738$325,000
Median days on market28 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$6,183$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 Fort Calhoun, NE?
$540,825.
What is the median sale price in Fort Calhoun, NE?
$560,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Fort Calhoun, NE?
Median days on market: 28 days.
What is typical rent in Fort Calhoun, NE?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,450/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fort Calhoun, NE?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, tornado.
Is Fort Calhoun, NE in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Fort Calhoun, NE. 76 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A08. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Fort Calhoun, NE?
Risk to homes is higher than 57% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fort Calhoun, NE?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fort Calhoun, NE?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fort Calhoun, NE?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Fort Calhoun, NE walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Fort Calhoun, NE?
Good. Median AQI: 27. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fort Calhoun, NE?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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