Nebraska · Metropolitan Area
Alda is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 585. Residents earn $50,000 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, Alda receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Alda offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Alda is $50,000, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. The poverty rate of 24.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Alda is $86,500, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,075 per month. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
5.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 69.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Alda experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches, including 27.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 77.8% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 22.2% |
| 66% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,000 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,239 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,044 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,081 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.8% |
| 100% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,982 |
| County GDP | $5,285M |
| Restaurants | 166 |
| Healthcare | 216 |
| Retail | 295 |
| Manufacturing | 62 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,516 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.38% |
| Commute Time | 19.2 min |
| Work from Home | 3.2% |
| Census Median | $86,500 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $242,463 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,075 |
| 8% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,516 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.38% |
| Obesity | 39.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% |
| Depression | 17.8% |
| Mental Distress | 14.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 83.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,360/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 216 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.6 inches |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,915 ft (584 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,045/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8666°N, 98.4679°W |
| County FIPS | 31079 |
Winner: Republican by 37.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.3% |
| 84% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 69.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,045/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 216 |
| Restaurants | 166 |
| Retail Stores | 295 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 19.2 min |
| Work from Home | 3.2% |