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Housing in Keith County

Quality housing makes Keith County a wonderful place to live and raise a family. Whether you are looking for a home in the country, in the city, overlooking a golf course, or on beautiful Lake McConaughy, you can find just the right place in Keith County.

In 2007, 145 homes sold in the Keith County area, ranging in price from $9,500 to $260,000. Over half of the homes sold were in the $50,000-$90,000 range with the average home selling for $75,000. During that same period, 21 lots, 31 commercial properties and 17 acreages were also sold in Keith County. Housing has appreciated steadily in the last five years, making real estate a good investment in Keith County. Five banks in Keith County are available to help with your real estate loan needs.Retail electric services are supplied to Keith County area residents by Nebraska Public Power District, Midwest Electric Membership Corporation and Wheatbelt Public Power District. SourceGas is the natural gas supplier and the local municipalities supply the water and sewer services.

The Ogallala Housing Authority has 40 units for low-income elderly and families. Both one- and two-bedroom units are available as well as three laundromats and a community room. The Ogallala Village consists of 30 units in four buildings. One- and two-bedroom units are available for elderly or couples. A laundromat and community room is included. Rent subsidies are available. Also available are Oakridge Apartments, built in 2003 and Great West Townhomes built in 2007. Both are 16-unit, low-income duplexes that were built by the Keith County Housing Development Corporation. Oakridge has two-bedroom units and Great West Townhomes has eight two-bedroom units and eight three-bedroom units available.

WEL-Life of Ogallala is a 28-unit assisted living center with four styles of apartments. Several different levels of assistance are available to residents. Amenities include homemade meals, a library, laundromat, whirlpool, beauty shop, fitness center and a private dining room.