Axtell, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Phelps County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
744 Population 1,617/sq mi density
$64,196 Median Income $34,215 per capita
$192,400 Home Value $284,648 Zillow
$1,108 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$64,196 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$192,400 home value, $1,108/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Axtell, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,196
15% below
$34,215 per capita
Home Value
$192,400
32% below
Zillow: $284,648
Median Rent
$1,108/mo
5% below
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.9%
17% below
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Axtell Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
68%
Rent
95%
Poverty
88%
Bachelor's
83%
Unemployment
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Axtell a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Axtell residents earn a median household income of $64,196 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,215. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 421 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Axtell is $192,400 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $284,648. Median rent is $1,108/month, with 25.0% 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 1970.

Education

27.9% of adults in Axtell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Axtell has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population744
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density1,617/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,196
Per Capita$34,215
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$1,031M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,110

Housing

A+
Home Value$192,400
Rent$1,108
Ownership89.5%
Zillow$284,648
Housing Units329
Rent Burden25.0%

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,340/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain25.7 in/yr
Elevation2,225 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.9%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Axtell was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Kearney Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.