The basics
Total Population
1,572
Median Age
48.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$157,900
Median Property Tax
$2,124
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.84
Median Rent
$907
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
22%
Recession Drop %
-3%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
85.3
Winter Avg Low (°F)
18.4
Avg Temperature (°F)
51.6
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
34.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
145.4
Annual Precipitation (in)
27.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
23.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
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 68979: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 68979?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 68979 is $157,900, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 68979?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 68979 is $2,124, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 68979 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 68979 cost about 1.84× the median household income, lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 68979?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 68979 is $907 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 68979?
- ZIP Code 68979 averages 51.6°F year-round, summer highs near 85.3°F, winter lows around 18.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 23.2 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 68979 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 68979's FEMA National Risk Index score is 99 (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 →