Keya Paha County

NebraskaPopulation: 987
66
/100
Buy
#1,354 of 3,073 counties
#49 in Nebraska (90 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs ResearchIndependent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$291,841
Median Home Price
24% above the median US county
$17,232/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
5.90%
Annual Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 7.4% rate

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
66/100
66
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
82/100

Based on 3.7% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
62/100

Price-to-income ratio of 4.6x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 7.4%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
987
Median Income
$63,977
vs $54,645 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
4.6x
Moderately affordable

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nebraska counties with similar scores

CountyVerdict
Scotts BluffNE
67$196,514$9435.76%BuyView
CurrentKeya PahaNE
66$291,841Est. pending—Buy
SewardNE
66$322,481Est. pending—BuyView
SaundersNE
66$363,890Est. pending—BuyView
GageNE
66$205,531$1,0636.21%BuyView
AdamsNE
66$215,136$1,0886.07%BuyView

The Bottom Line

BuyKeya Paha offers solid investment potential with roughly break-even cash flow at typical financing.

Keya Paha County in Nebraska scores 66/100, ranking #1354 of 3,073 US counties (top 44%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

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