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Environment in Nebraska

Environment data across 145 ZIP codes in Nebraska

Nebraska Snapshot

36

Avg AQI in Nebraska

320

EV Stations in Nebraska

50.2°F

Avg Annual Temperature

Last updated May 4, 2026.

How Nebraska compares

Nebraska

36

National Average

43

Nebraska's avg median aqi is 14.7% lower than the national average.

These are the 10 ZIP codes with the best air quality in Nebraska, ranked by lowest median Air Quality Index from EPA AirData. Click any ZIP code for the full local snapshot.

Best Air Quality ZIP Codes in Nebraska

#ZIP CodeCityMedian AQI
169142Halsey12
269166Thedford12
369341Gering16
469352Lyman16
569353McGrew16
669355Melbeta16
769356Minatare16
868016Cedar Creek17
968037Louisville17
1068048Plattsmouth17

FAQ

How many ZIP codes does Mubboo track in Nebraska?

Mubboo tracks 145 ZIP codes in Nebraska via the U.S. Census ZCTA basemap. Use the search box above to look up data for any specific ZIP.

How does Nebraska's average median air quality index compare nationally?

Nebraska's average median air quality index is lower the national average. See the "How Nebraska compares" callout above for the precise side-by-side comparison.

How fresh is this data?

Mubboo refreshes each data source on its native cadence — HUD Fair Market Rents annually (October), Tax Foundation tables annually, and federal datasets per their published schedules. Each page caches for 24 hours via ISR. See our methodology page for details.

Data sources: EPA Air Quality System (AQS), NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate Normals, U.S. DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center. Mubboo refreshes each source on its native cadence (HUD annually, Tax Foundation annually, etc.). See our full methodology →

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By Mubboo Editorial Team

Last reviewed May 4, 2026


Data sources

State-level aggregates for Nebraska. Individual ZIP-code values may differ — use the ZIP search above for granular data.

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