Ayr, NE

Nebraska

Ayr is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 116. Residents earn $56,250 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
116 Population 483/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $21,787 per capita
$116,300 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,300 home value
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,250
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $116,300
59% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.2%
34% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.9%
24% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.6%
42% higher than US avg

How Ayr Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population116
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density483/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans83.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$21,787
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$2,661M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.5%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain27.9 in/yr
Elevation1,832 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+95.1%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute32 min
Broadband45.0%
Libraries2

Is Ayr a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ayr receives an overall livability score of 3.8 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. Ayr offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ayr is $56,250, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 17.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ayr is $116,300, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

22.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Ayr experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches, including 21.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Ayr has a population of 116 with a density of 483 people per square mile. The median age is 41.2 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

116
Total Population
483
People / sq mi
41.2yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.4%
Female 46.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Ayr vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ayr vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ayr is $56,250, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Ayr vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,250
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$21,787
Avg Weekly Wage$999
IRS Avg AGI$77,373

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate17.6%
42% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,051
County GDP$2,661M

Business (County)

Restaurants95
Healthcare119
Retail148
Manufacturing56

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,490
57% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.72%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.1 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Ayr is $116,300, 59% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$116,300
59% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$706
1 Bedroom$791
2 Bedrooms$1,001
3 Bedrooms$1,274
4 Bedrooms$1,409

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,490
57% above US avg
Effective Rate4.72%
In Ayr, 39.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.5% report depression. 22.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Ayr vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.9%
24% above US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure29.8%
Asthma9.4%
COPD5.3%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.4%
Physical Inactivity22.7%
Depression21.5%
Mental Distress15.1%
Physical Distress10.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.8%
Checkup Rate75.0%
Premature Death7,989/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access84.9%
Healthcare Facilities119

Crime Rates: Ayr vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Ayr has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 27.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall27.9 inches
27% below US avg
Snowfall21.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,832 ft (558 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density483/sq mi
Coordinates40.4378°N, 98.4409°W
County FIPS31001
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 22.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 41.6-point margin. 45.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.2%
D 28.5%

Winner: Republican by 41.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.2%
34% below US avg
High School+95.1%
School Test Score5.81
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density483/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access45.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities119
Restaurants95
Retail Stores148

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.1 min
Work from Home0.0%

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