Bow Valley, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Cedar County County

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
108 Population 771/sq mi density
$83,125 Median Income $55,466 per capita
$184,400 Home Value $219,236 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$184,400 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Bow Valley, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,125
11% above
$55,466 per capita
Home Value
$184,400
35% below
Zillow: $219,236
Bachelor's Degree+
48.8%
45% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Bow Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bow Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
111%
Home Value
65%
Poverty
26%
Bachelor's
145%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bow Valley a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bow Valley residents earn a median household income of $83,125 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,466. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 342 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bow Valley is $184,400 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,236. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Education

48.8% of adults in Bow Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bow Valley has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population108
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density771/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$83,125
Per Capita$55,466
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$562M
Avg Weekly Wage$857

Housing

A+
Home Value$184,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$219,236
Housing Units48
Rent Burden20.1%

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,345/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain29.6 in/yr
Elevation1,328 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+48.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute14 min
Broadband79.6%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Bow Valley was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.