Pros and Cons of Living in Ord

Ord's core trade-off pairs dramatically affordable housing and a favorable crime picture against a real, disclosed high property tax rate and below-average school proficiency.

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Pro: genuinely, dramatically affordable housing

Ownwell's cited $97,475 median home value runs dramatically below the national median, alongside affordable rent (~$650/month).

Pro: a favorably cited crime rate and regional healthcare hub role

A cited crime rate 72% below the Nebraska statewide rate, alongside Valley County Health System's genuine multi-county healthcare hub role headquartered in Ord.

Con: a genuinely high property tax rate

Ownwell's cited 1.81% effective property tax rate runs well above the national median -- a real, disclosed trade-off this record does not soften.

Con: below-average school proficiency and a modest population decline

Ord Public Schools' own cited proficiency figures (35% math, 21% reading) run genuinely below Nebraska statewide averages, and Ord's population has declined modestly since the 2020 Census -- real, disclosed considerations for movers weighing Ord.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.