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Bayard, Nebraska

city · Morrill County

At a glance

1,531
Population
$109,800
Median home value (all homes)
64% below U.S. median
$148,122
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-09
$722/mo
Median rent
46% below U.S. median
$68,333
Median household income
13% below U.S. median
28.7 min
Average commute
84.2%
Homes with broadband
0.79%
Locations with fiber available
2.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 82 — 18% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing46% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities26% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost3% above
For business: Nebraska is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college19 mi
Nearest community college18 mi
Nearest technical college89 mi
High school graduates90.9%
College graduates23.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development
Our mission is to provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska’s communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy, with programs and resources for starting and growing a business, housing, and economic recovery.
state Union Pacific Railroad Industrial Dev
Union Pacific's Industrial Development team provides guidance and rail project management to help businesses build, expand, or locate rail-served sites on Union Pacific’s expansive network, connecting them to the global economy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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