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Silver Creek, NE

Silver Creek, NE.

Population: 782 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Silver Creek, NE is $194,739 — down 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $383,950 after a median 46 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively 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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$194,739

Typical home value

-2.2%

1-year change

46

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$194,739
1-year appreciation
-2.2%
3-year appreciation
+10.8%
5-year appreciation
+26.9%
10-year appreciation
+85.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$202,058
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
$383,950
Median list price
$789,000
Median price per sqft
$174
1-year sale-price change
+456.4%
Median days on market
46 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
86.9%
1-year forecast
+2.1%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$754/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$775/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,404/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,655/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
TWIN RIVER ELEM-SILVER CREEK

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, ice storm, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · winter weather: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 51% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
38.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
10th Street Site (18.3 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)

Annual precipitation
28.7 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
5.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,375
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,674

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Genoa Municipal Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) (20 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INC, HENDERSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, GENOA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 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)
+22 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1967
Housing built before 1970
56.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,049
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
51.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,865
Average weekly wage
$1,001
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
49

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

How it compares

Silver CreekState medianUS median
Typical home value$194,739$238,068$288,527
Median sale price$383,950$268,738$325,000
Median days on market46 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,049$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 Silver Creek, NE?
$194,739.
What is the median sale price in Silver Creek, NE?
$383,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Silver Creek, NE?
Median days on market: 46 days.
What is typical rent in Silver Creek, NE?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,014/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Silver Creek, NE?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, ice storm, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Silver Creek, NE?
Risk to homes is higher than 51% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Silver Creek, NE?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Silver Creek, NE?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Silver Creek, NE?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Silver Creek, NE walkable?
Walkability index: 5.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Silver Creek, NE?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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