The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 68760 sells for about $165,000, or $112 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 128 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $472 a month.
ZIP 68760 — Niobrara
The housing market in 68760 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation driven by local demand. Sales volume is limited by the rural nature of the area, and the market is currently balanced between buyers and sellers. No major commercial developments are currently impacting residential pricing.
This area is best suited for retirees, outdoor enthusiasts, and families seeking a quiet, low-cost-of-living environment with strong community ties.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 128 days on market with 6.4 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
7% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.0% · poverty 23.7% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 68760, Knox County NE
Crime rates in Niobrara are generally low, consistent with rural Knox County trends and significantly below national averages.
The area is served by Niobrara Public Schools, which maintains a small-town educational environment with limited extracurricular offerings compared to larger districts.
The ZIP code faces moderate flood risks due to its proximity to the Missouri and Niobrara Rivers, requiring careful consideration of flood insurance zones.
Economic momentum is primarily driven by local agriculture, tourism related to the Niobrara State Park, and tribal enterprise operations.
Property taxes are assessed by Knox County based on local mill levies that fund school districts, county services, and municipal operations in Niobrara.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby regional hubs like Norfolk or Yankton for major employment and services.
The area is anchored by Niobrara State Park, offering extensive hiking, fishing, and camping opportunities along the river confluence.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for workforce housing, with limited turnover in the single-family rental segment.
The economy is heavily reliant on agriculture, local government, and tourism-related services centered around the state park and river recreation.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing public infrastructure.
Parcels are subject to Knox County property taxes and Niobrara Public School district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by flood zone designations and the rural nature of the fire protection services.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 68760 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Niobrara State Park4.62.3 mi
- Talsma's Trail Park4.86.8 mi
- Niobrara State Park4.62.3 mi
- Talsma's Trail Park4.86.8 mi
- Tatanka Golf Club4.711.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional attraction featuring river access, cabins, and hiking trails.
Large reservoir providing boating, fishing, and water recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.