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North Bend, NE

North Bend, NE.

Population: 1,748 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in North Bend, NE is $272,510 — up 5.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $162,000 after a median 16 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strong wind, cold wave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$272,510

Typical home value

+5.1%

1-year change

16

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$272,510
1-year appreciation
+5.1%
3-year appreciation
+9.7%
5-year appreciation
+37.4%
10-year appreciation
+128.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2026)
$273,734
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
$162,000
Median list price
$199,000
Median price per sqft
$96
1-year sale-price change
-46.8%
Median days on market
16 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
12
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+2.9%
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$874/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$923/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,207/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,438/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,617/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.8 : 1
Schools include
NORTH BEND CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, NORTH BEND CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, NORTH BEND CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, cold wave, drought, hail, ice storm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
90
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 44% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
20.8%
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 (17.7 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
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
30.4 in
Annual snowfall
31.8 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
10.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,051
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,113
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,907

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail (48 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Musiel Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) (29 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
14
Hospitals include
BURGESS HEALTH CENTER, THE NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER, METHODIST FREMONT HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
-35 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1972
Housing built before 1970
47.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,585
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
67.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,051
Average weekly wage
$1,054
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
81

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

How it compares

North BendState medianUS median
Typical home value$272,510$238,068$288,527
Median sale price$162,000$268,738$325,000
Median days on market16 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,585$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 North Bend, NE?
$272,510.
What is the median sale price in North Bend, NE?
$162,000.
How long do homes take to sell in North Bend, NE?
Median days on market: 16 days.
What is typical rent in North Bend, NE?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,207/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in North Bend, NE?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, cold wave, drought, hail, ice storm.
Is North Bend, NE in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within North Bend, NE. 90 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 North Bend, NE?
Risk to homes is higher than 44% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in North Bend, NE?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near North Bend, NE?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve North Bend, NE?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is North Bend, NE walkable?
Walkability index: 10.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in North Bend, NE?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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