Nebraska
Bee is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 281. Residents earn $95,250 per year, which is 27% above the national average.
Based on current data, Bee receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Bee stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Bee is $95,250, 27% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Bee is $121,800, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $875 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Bee experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches, including 24.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $95,250 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,155 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,045 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,729 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 276 |
| County GDP | $584M |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Healthcare | 15 |
| Retail | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,240 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.66% |
| Commute Time | 26.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.6% |
| Census Median | $121,800 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $282,113 |
| Census Median Rent | $875 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.3% |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,240 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.66% |
| Obesity | 34.2% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.7% |
| Depression | 19.1% |
| Mental Distress | 14.3% |
| Physical Distress | 10.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 80.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.1% |
| Premature Death | 5,602/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.3 inches |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,561 ft (476 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,124/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0064°N, 97.0583°W |
| County FIPS | 31023 |
Winner: Republican by 59.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,124/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 93.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Retail Stores | 27 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 26.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.6% |