Nebraska
Beaver City is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 494. Residents earn $40,625 per year, which is 46% below the national average.
Based on current data, Beaver City receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Beaver City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Beaver City is $40,625, 46% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Beaver City is $65,300, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $600 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Beaver City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches, including 21.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 96.2% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.8% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $40,625 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,237 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $922 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,627 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.7% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 212 |
| County GDP | $300M |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Healthcare | 21 |
| Retail | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,575 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.94% |
| Commute Time | 19.0 min |
| Work from Home | 14.1% |
| Census Median | $65,300 |
| 77% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $600 |
| 48% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,575 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.94% |
| Obesity | 45.0% |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% |
| Depression | 19.0% |
| Mental Distress | 16.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,966/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 64.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 24.6 inches |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,184 ft (666 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 581/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1382°N, 99.8284°W |
| County FIPS | 31065 |
Winner: Republican by 69.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.7% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 581/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Retail Stores | 24 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 19.0 min |
| Work from Home | 14.1% |