The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 68978 sells for about $106,000, or $77 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 105 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $663 a month.
ZIP 68978 — Superior
The housing market in 68978 is characterized by low price points and limited inventory, reflecting a stable but slow-moving rural economy. While entry-level prices are accessible, the market requires careful due diligence regarding property maintenance and long-term value. Current data indicates a balanced but quiet environment with minimal speculative pressure.
This ZIP is best suited for local workers, retirees, and budget-conscious buyers seeking a quiet, small-town lifestyle with low entry costs.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 105 days on market with 7.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.9% · poverty 5.2% — a stable, low-distress 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 5.6%/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 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 68978, Nuckolls County, NE
The area is served by local public schools within the Nuckolls County region, generally characterized by small-town educational settings.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional wind events; flood risk is localized to specific drainage areas.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local agricultural support services and small-scale retail; infrastructure is stable but limited in expansion.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Nuckolls County, with rates determined by local school district and municipal levies; exemptions exist for homesteads and agricultural land.
Commutes are primarily local within Nuckolls County, with minimal reliance on public transit and short average travel times.
Local amenities include community parks and proximity to regional outdoor spaces typical of rural Nebraska, with limited large-scale commercial shopping.
The rental market is characterized by lower turnover and limited inventory, with rents remaining relatively affordable compared to state averages.
The economy is anchored by agriculture and local service industries, with limited large-scale industrial presence.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with no significant public transit infrastructure.
Development activity is minimal, focusing primarily on maintenance and small-scale residential improvements.
Nuckolls County utilizes a standard appraisal process based on market value assessments for property taxation.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide service district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather risks, including wind and hail exposure common to the Great Plains.
Nebraska follows a non-judicial foreclosure process for deeds of trust, with specific notice and cure periods.
Sellers are required to provide a property condition disclosure statement detailing known material defects.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- Lovewell State Park4.511.4 mi
- Pawnee Indian Museum State Historic Site4.716.4 mi
- Lovewell State Park4.511.4 mi
- Lovewell Grill & Marina4.512 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.