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Ord, Nebraska

city · Valley County

At a glance

2,100
Population
$119,800
Median home value (all homes)
61% below U.S. median
$189,818
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$617/mo
Median rent
54% below U.S. median
$57,818
Median household income
26% below U.S. median
13.5 min
Average commute
86.2%
Homes with broadband
0.84%
Locations with fiber available
0.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 81 — 19% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing43% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities8% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost51% below
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 college63 mi
Nearest community college57 mi
Nearest technical college117 mi
High school graduates94.3%
College graduates26.5%

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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