At a Glance
Median Income
$50,000
$23,239 per capita
Home Value
$86,500
Zillow: $242,463
Median Rent
$1,075/mo
21.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
257/100K
4,359/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.3%
69.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
24.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Alda Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alda's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alda a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alda residents earn a median household income of $50,000 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,239. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,982 business establishments, including 166 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alda is $86,500 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,463. Median rent is $1,075/month, with 21.1% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Alda reports 257 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,359/100K.
Education
5.3% of adults in Alda hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
69.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alda has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population585
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density1,045/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$23,239
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty24.8%
County GDP$5,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,044
Housing
A+
Home Value$86,500
Rent$1,075
Ownership84.9%
Zillow$242,463
Housing Units209
Rent Burden21.1%
Crime
F
Violent257/100K
Property4,359/100K
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,360/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain26.6 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,915 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+69.6%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Alda was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 166 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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