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Wakefield, NE

Wakefield, NE.

Population: 1,740 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Wakefield, NE is $203,839 — up 6.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $250,000 after a median 27 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 the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$203,839

Typical home value

+6.0%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$203,839
1-year appreciation
+6.0%
3-year appreciation
+9.6%
5-year appreciation
+20.7%
10-year appreciation
+70.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$204,237
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
$250,000
Median list price
$275,000
Median price per sqft
$145
1-year sale-price change
+5.0%
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+3.7%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$894/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$906/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,314/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,583/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
11.6 : 1
Schools include
WAKEFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WAKEFIELD 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
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 59% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
46.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
48.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
30.7 in
Annual snowfall
35.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Missouri National Recreational River (47 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Wayne Municipal Airport / Stan Morris Field (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX) (29 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
ST LUKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, MERCYONE SIOUXLAND MEDICAL CENTER, FLOYD VALLEY HEALTHCARE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
2
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 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)
-44 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1956
Housing built before 1970
59.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,993
Households with broadband internet
52.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,260
Average weekly wage
$1,119
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Wholesale Trade, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
7

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

How it compares

WakefieldState medianUS median
Typical home value$203,839$238,068$288,527
Median sale price$250,000$268,738$325,000
Median days on market27 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,993$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 Wakefield, NE?
$203,839.
What is the median sale price in Wakefield, NE?
$250,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Wakefield, NE?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, NE?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail.
What is the wildfire risk in Wakefield, NE?
Risk to homes is higher than 59% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Wakefield, NE?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wakefield, NE?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Wakefield, NE?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Wakefield, NE?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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