At a Glance
Median Income
$40,833
$23,663 per capita
Home Value
$82,500
Zillow: $137,081
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
18.2% smoking rate
How Beatrice Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Beatrice's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Beatrice a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Beatrice residents earn a median household income of $40,833 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,663. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 488 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Beatrice is $82,500 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,081. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
16.1% of adults in Beatrice hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Beatrice has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population169
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density125/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans13.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$40,833
Per Capita$23,663
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$848M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,026
Housing
A+
Home Value$82,500
Rent
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$137,081
Housing Units116
Rent Burden29.4%
Health
Obesity44.3%
Diabetes15.7%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death15,785/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain57.3 in/yr
Elevation235 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute12 min
Broadband70.6%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Beatrice was built in 1985.
31.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.