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Broken Bow

Broken Bow

Located in Custer County

$193,329 Average Value
$10 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

Broken Bow is a small Midwest enclave full of conveniences

Broken Bow is a central Nebraska community sown in hard work and buoyed by cordiality. The area is part of a region known for cattle farming and corn production. It’s also home to 3,500 people who take pride in this place, where they enjoy quick access to parks, schools and restaurants. “I would say the biggest draw for this area is the people,” says Stephanie Grafel, executive director of Broken Bow’s Chamber of Commerce. “We have a very open community — welcoming and ready to help out their neighbors.”

Buyers can choose from classic options and modern potential

Established homes make up the bulk of Broken Bow’s inventory, but not the entirety. “I think we have a really good mix,” Grafel says. “We have some homes that are very old, and well-maintained. ... We even have a new area in town right near our hospital that has lots available so somebody can come in and make a new build.” Some of Broken Bow’s oldest options date to the early 1900s and include bungalows, Cape Cods and foursquare-style houses. Midcentury ranch-style homes are also common. The Eagle Crest Subdivision by the Melham Medical Center is welcoming new construction with lots available for $10,000 a pop, from a quarter of an acre to a half-acre. Houses go for $130,000 to $200,000 in many cases.

Downtown is jam-packed and eclectic

Broken Bow’s downtown revolves around City Square Park. It’s loaded with businesses and exemplifies the community’s welcoming environment. “My business is right here on our downtown city square,” Grafel says. “And frequently when you see people passing by — tourists or just those that are traveling that stop in the park to rest — you’ll see our community members approach them and ask them how their day is. Or just say, ‘Hi,’ and wave as they walk by.” The Chamber of Commerce office is across the square from Ortello Dale, a coffee shop that doubles as a home decor store. Ollie’s Coffee and Boutique is similar, offering drinks, sandwiches and pastries, but also jewelry, shirts and jeans. Geared4Sports carries running shoes, cleats and more, and Chapin’s is a furniture store open for over 50 years. Locals have Grocery Kart for fresh produce and other food items.

Local fairgrounds are a hub for community events

The Custer County Fairgrounds are in Broken Bow and host a range of events, including the Custer County Fair. Held in late July and early August, the fair features a parade, a horse show, bull riding and more. The DC Lynch Carnival stops by the fairgrounds in July, as part of Broken Bow’s annual Crazy Days celebration. Crazy Days also includes a car show, a concert and a 5K run. Broken Bow has some events tailored specifically to children, too. “Down in our business district, we always have a community Easter egg hunt for the kids,” Grafel says. “And then we have what we call our Sidewalk Spooks and Trunk or Treat, where multiple businesses and organizations will have trick or treating for the kids. And we have several hundred kids that come, from not only Broken Bow but Custer County itself.”

Broken Bow schools offer interactive learning opportunities

The Broken Bow Public Schools system maintains a B grade on Niche. The B-plus-rated North Park Elementary offers science-based activities, like an egg drop. Broken Bow’s C-plus-rated middle school and B-rated high school share a campus. Students there can take agriculture education and family consumer science classes, and participate in extracurricular activities like a journalism club and a student council. There’s also a Mid-Plains Community College campus in Broken Bow with courses in topics from agriculture to sociology.

Parks combine to provide space for sports and more

Broken Bow is dotted with several green spaces that combine to cover over 100 acres. Melham Park has multiple athletic fields, a walking trail, a pool and a lake stocked with fish. There’s a playground and lighted ball diamonds at Tomahawk Park. “In the summertime we have Legion ball, so there’s a lot of baseball fields around that people enjoy going to,” Grafel says. The City Square Park downtown also has a playground, and a restored bandstand that dates to 1916. Broken Bow Golf Club includes a nine-hole course open to the public.

State highways connect locals to the rest of the region

Drivers in Broken Bow have quick access to Nebraska Highway 2, which connects to Highway 10 for trips to the Kearney Regional Airport, just under 70 miles away. The airport offers daily direct flights to Denver. Melham Medical Center, off Memorial Drive within Broken Bow, has a 24-hour emergency department.

Wayne Epps Jr.
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Wayne Epps Jr.

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Broken Bow Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$49,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$49,900
Last 12 months Home Sales
0
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$10

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
800
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1958
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,008
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
4,632
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
39,857

Open Houses

  • 1314 N C St, Broken Bow, NE 68822

    $179,900

    • 1314 N C St
    • New 3 days ago

    Duplex For Sale!Open living and dining area. Each unit has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The kitchen includes laundry hook-ups. There is an attached single-car garage on each side. The east unit is rented until May 2026. Come and check it out!

    Farmers Company

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  • 611 N 9th Ave, Broken Bow, NE 68822

    $339,900

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,016 Sq Ft
    • 611 N 9th Ave

    This home has been completely renovated including plumbing, electrical, HVAC and Daykin unit, tankless water heater, Culligan soft water system, poured concrete foundation with 9' basement walls, Pella windows, drywall, exterior and interior doors, baseboards, flooring throughout and etc. Very open floor plan with waterproof laminated wood flooring. Kitchen has white wood cabinets, GE

    Katherine Eberle Farmers National Company

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  • 1314 & 1318 N C St, Broken Bow, NE 68822

    $179,900

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,584 Sq Ft
    • 1314 & 1318 N C St
    • New 5 days ago

    Open living and dining area. 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom in each unit. Kitchen has laundry hook-ups. Attached single car garage on each end. East unit is rented until May 2026. Come and check it out!!!

    Katherine Eberle Farmers National Company

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Homes for Sale

Distribution of Home Values

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Property Mix - Square Feet

Broken Bow Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
3,729
Median Age
40
Population under 18
26.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$55,097
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$73,683

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
94.9%
College Graduates
22.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.8%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
24''
Average Winter Low Temperature
13°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
22''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®®

62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®®

62 / 100
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Source: Walk Score

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