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Ainsworth, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Brown County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,632 Population 1,632/sq mi density
$51,667 Median Income $36,643 per capita
$90,500 Home Value $141,776 Zillow
$870 Median Rent 39.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
250 Violent Crime/100K 821 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$51,667 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,500 home value, $870/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
250 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Ainsworth, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,667
31% below
$36,643 per capita
Home Value
$90,500
68% below
Zillow: $141,776
Median Rent
$870/mo
25% below
39.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
250/100K
34% below
821/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
33% below
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
291 sunny days/yr

How Ainsworth Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ainsworth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
69%
Home Value
32%
Rent
75%
Poverty
80%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
22%
Crime
66%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ainsworth a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ainsworth residents earn a median household income of $51,667 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,643. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 166 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ainsworth is $90,500 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,776. Median rent is $870/month, with 39.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Safety & Crime

Ainsworth reports 250 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 821/100K.

Education

22.5% of adults in Ainsworth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ainsworth has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population1,632
Median Age50.7 yrs
Density1,632/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,667
Per Capita$36,643
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$266M
Avg Weekly Wage$894

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,500
Rent$870
Ownership72.5%
Zillow$141,776
Housing Units914
Rent Burden39.7%

Crime

F
Violent250/100K
Property821/100K

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,801/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain23.8 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation2,523 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute10 min
Broadband80.9%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Ainsworth was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Ainsworth Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.