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ZIP Code 68971

Harlan, Nebraska

FIPS 68971

Juniper

ZIP Code 68971 is in the bottom 1% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$177,100

Lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

99.5

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

306

Median Age

63.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$177,100

Lower than 57%

Median Property Tax

$1,900

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.75

Lower than 56%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

16.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

44.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

152.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

24.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

15.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

99.5

Higher than 99%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 68971: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 68971?
The median home value in ZIP Code 68971 is $177,100, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 68971?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 68971 is $1,900, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 68971 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 68971 cost about 2.75× the median household income, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 68971?
ZIP Code 68971 averages 52.3°F year-round, summer highs near 87.4°F, winter lows around 16.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 15.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 68971 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 68971's FEMA National Risk Index score is 99.5 (higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hail.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →