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Morse Bluff, NE

Morse Bluff, NE.

Population: 349 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Morse Bluff, NE is $444,623 — up 7.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $170,000 after a median 81 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, hail, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$444,623

Typical home value

+7.6%

1-year change

81

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$444,623
1-year appreciation
+7.6%
3-year appreciation
+16.4%
5-year appreciation
+31.2%
10-year appreciation
+84.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$444,623
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
$170,000
Median list price
$667,250
Median price per sqft
$84
Median days on market
81 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
100.1%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+3.5%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$931/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,153/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,546/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,863/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, ice storm, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
5
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 48% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
42.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Bruno Co-op Association/Associated Properties (11.5 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
50.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
30.1 in
Annual snowfall
20.3 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
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,193
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,033

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail (46 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Musiel Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) (28 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
THE NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER, CHI HEALTH ST. ELIZABETH, METHODIST FREMONT HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 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)
+125 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
49.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
40.6%
Median annual property tax
$4,089
Households with broadband internet
68.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,414
Average weekly wage
$977
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
180

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

How it compares

Morse BluffState medianUS median
Typical home value$444,623$238,068$288,527
Median sale price$170,000$268,738$325,000
Median days on market81 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,089$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 Morse Bluff, NE?
$444,623.
What is the median sale price in Morse Bluff, NE?
$170,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Morse Bluff, NE?
Median days on market: 81 days.
What is typical rent in Morse Bluff, NE?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,153/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Morse Bluff, NE?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, ice storm, strong wind.
Is Morse Bluff, NE in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Morse Bluff, NE. 5 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Morse Bluff, NE?
Risk to homes is higher than 48% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Morse Bluff, NE?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Morse Bluff, NE?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Morse Bluff, NE walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Morse Bluff, NE?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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