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ZIP Code 68982

Kearney, Nebraska

FIPS 68982

Juniper

ZIP Code 68982 is in the top 35% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 1% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 30th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 36th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$159,600

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

99

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

591

Median Age

44.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$159,600

Lower than 64%

Median Property Tax

$1,938

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.41

Lower than 65%

Median Rent

$671

Lower than 70%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

37.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

145.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

26.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

23.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

99

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 68982: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 68982?
The median home value in ZIP Code 68982 is $159,600, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 68982?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 68982 is $1,938, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 68982 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 68982 cost about 2.41× the median household income, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 68982?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 68982 is $671 a month, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 68982?
ZIP Code 68982 averages 51.7°F year-round, summer highs near 86.3°F, winter lows around 18.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 23.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 68982 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 68982'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 →