Nebraska
Bancroft is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 590. Residents earn $46,563 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bancroft receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Bancroft offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bancroft is $46,563, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 13.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Bancroft is $89,300, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $851 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Bancroft experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches, including 35.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 97.3% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.7% |
| 80% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,563 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,875 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,106 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,733 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 164 |
| County GDP | $605M |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Healthcare | 11 |
| Retail | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,840 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.30% |
| Commute Time | 22.1 min |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |
| Census Median | $89,300 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $156,190 |
| Census Median Rent | $851 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,840 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.30% |
| Obesity | 41.5% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.2% |
| Depression | 19.0% |
| Mental Distress | 15.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.3% |
| Premature Death | 27,026/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 40.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.7 inches |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 35.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,347 ft (411 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,595/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0104°N, 96.5735°W |
| County FIPS | 31173 |
Winner: Republican by 6.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.5% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,595/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Retail Stores | 17 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 22.1 min |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |