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Howells, NE

Howells, NE.

Population: 939 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Howells, NE is $271,175 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $112,000 after a median 79 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, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$271,175

Typical home value

+3.0%

1-year change

79

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$271,175
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+23.4%
5-year appreciation
+48.9%
10-year appreciation
+118.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$272,083
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
$112,000
Median price per sqft
$106
1-year sale-price change
-47.9%
Median days on market
79 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
4
Sale-to-list ratio
94.1%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+2.7%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$903/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,039/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,247/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,486/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,639/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
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
8.9 : 1
Schools include
HOWELLS-DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/HOWELLS, HOWELLS SENIOR 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, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 41% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
34.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
10th Street Site (21.1 mi)
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
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
28.1 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

Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Big Thunder Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) (19 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
TWELVE CLANS UNITY HOSPITAL, METHODIST FREMONT HEALTH, COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
-110 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1938
Housing built before 1970
84.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
2.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,428
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
43.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,273
Average weekly wage
$1,044
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
65

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

How it compares

HowellsState medianUS median
Typical home value$271,175$238,068$288,527
Median sale price$112,000$268,738$325,000
Median days on market79 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,428$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 Howells, NE?
$271,175.
What is the median sale price in Howells, NE?
$112,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Howells, NE?
Median days on market: 79 days.
What is typical rent in Howells, NE?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,247/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Howells, NE?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Howells, NE?
Risk to homes is higher than 41% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Howells, NE?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Howells, NE?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Howells, NE?
2 schools (1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Howells, NE?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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