The basics
Total Population
2,284
Median Age
45.2
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$83,700
Lower than 87%
Median Property Tax
$1,248
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.27
Lower than 86%
Median Rent
$663
Lower than 71%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
86.6
Winter Avg Low (°F)
15.9
Avg Temperature (°F)
51.3
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
49.9
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
142.4
Annual Precipitation (in)
27.9
Annual Snowfall (in)
21.3
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
71.6
Higher than 58%
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 68978: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 68978?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 68978 is $83,700, lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 68978?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 68978 is $1,248, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 68978 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 68978 cost about 1.27× the median household income, lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 68978?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 68978 is $663 a month, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 68978?
- ZIP Code 68978 averages 51.3°F year-round, summer highs near 86.6°F, winter lows around 15.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 21.3 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 68978 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 68978's FEMA National Risk Index score is 71.6 (higher than 58% 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 →