Nebraska
Amherst is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 273. Residents earn $67,917 per year, which is 10% below the national average.
Based on current data, Amherst receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Amherst stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Amherst is $67,917, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Amherst is $169,600, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $683 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Amherst experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.6 inches, including 21.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $67,917 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,437 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,000 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,682 |
| Unemployment | 5.3% |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.5% |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,879 |
| County GDP | $4,461M |
| Restaurants | 163 |
| Healthcare | 217 |
| Retail | 246 |
| Manufacturing | 60 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,774 |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.40% |
| Commute Time | 19.9 min |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |
| Census Median | $169,600 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $396,288 |
| $/Sq Ft | $81 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.2% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $683 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,774 |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.40% |
| Obesity | 37.0% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.3% |
| Depression | 18.9% |
| Mental Distress | 14.9% |
| Physical Distress | 10.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.3% |
| Premature Death | 5,530/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 84.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 217 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 25.6 inches |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,234 ft (681 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,241/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8384°N, 99.2695°W |
| County FIPS | 31019 |
Winner: Republican by 44.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.9% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,241/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 94.0% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 217 |
| Restaurants | 163 |
| Retail Stores | 246 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 19.9 min |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |