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Shelton, NE

Shelton, NE.

Population: 1,910 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Shelton, NE is $246,324 — up 5.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $240,000 after a median 19 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 hail, strong wind, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$246,324

Typical home value

+5.7%

1-year change

19

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$246,324
1-year appreciation
+5.7%
3-year appreciation
+15.9%
5-year appreciation
+36.9%
10-year appreciation
+88.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2026)
$246,465
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
$240,000
Median list price
$235,000
Median price per sqft
$108
1-year sale-price change
+71.4%
Median days on market
19 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+3.9%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$899/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$904/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,097/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,432/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,834/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
11.0 : 1
Schools include
SHELTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SHELTON HIGH SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, strong wind, drought, ice storm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
7
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 67% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant (16.8 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)

Annual precipitation
27.5 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)
4,527
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,407

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Aknux Airport (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) (14 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
10
Hospitals include
CHI HEALTH GOOD SAMARITAN, CHI HEALTH ST. FRANCIS, GRAND ISLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 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)
-135 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1960
Housing built before 1970
58.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,750
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
76.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
23,670
Average weekly wage
$1,021
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
132

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

How it compares

SheltonState medianUS median
Typical home value$246,324$238,068$288,527
Median sale price$240,000$268,738$325,000
Median days on market19 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,750$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 Shelton, NE?
$246,324.
What is the median sale price in Shelton, NE?
$240,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Shelton, NE?
Median days on market: 19 days.
What is typical rent in Shelton, NE?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,097/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Shelton, NE?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, strong wind, drought, ice storm, lightning.
Is Shelton, NE in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Shelton, NE. 7 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Shelton, NE?
Risk to homes is higher than 67% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Shelton, NE?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Shelton, NE?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Shelton, NE?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Shelton, NE walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Shelton, NE?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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