Boys Town, NE

Nebraska · Metropolitan Area

Boys Town is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 763. Residents earn $72,000 per year, which is 4% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
763 Population 838/sq mi density
$72,000 Median Income $11,798 per capita
N/A Home Value
$1,094 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$72,000 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$1,094/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $72,000
4% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.5%
30% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,094
6% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 46.0%
43% higher than US avg
Unemployment 5.7%
58% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Boys Town Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population763
Median Age19.3 yrs
Density838/mi²
Male / Female77% / 24%
Largest GroupWhite 57%

Economy

B+
Median Income$72,000
Per Capita$11,798
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$73,771M

Housing

A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$1,094
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity46.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.5%
Heart Disease8.9%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain33.2 in/yr
Elevation1,226 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
CommuteN/A
Broadband12.0%
Libraries18

Is Boys Town a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Boys Town receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Boys Town offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Boys Town is $72,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $1,094 per month.

Education

23.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Boys Town experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches, including 36.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Boys Town has a population of 763 with a density of 838 people per square mile. The median age is 19.3 years, 50% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (57.4%), with 25.7% Black.

Population

763
Total Population
838
People / sq mi
19.3yrs
Median Age
50% below US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 76.5%
Female 23.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Boys Town vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.1%
21% above US avg
Spanish4.9%
63% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Boys Town vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Boys Town is $72,000, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Boys Town vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,000
4% below US avg
Per Capita Income$11,798
Avg Weekly Wage$1,305
IRS Avg AGI$99,494

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)18,801
County GDP$73,771M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,556
Healthcare2,146
Retail1,672
Manufacturing386

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,507
143% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home95.0%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $1,094 (6% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,094
6% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$706
1 Bedroom$791
2 Bedrooms$1,001
3 Bedrooms$1,274
4 Bedrooms$1,409

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied0.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,507
143% above US avg
In Boys Town, 46.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.5% report depression. 34.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Boys Town vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity46.0%
43% above US avg
Diabetes16.3%
Heart Disease8.9%
High Blood Pressure35.8%
Asthma10.2%
COPD11.2%
Stroke5.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.3%
Physical Inactivity34.2%
Depression21.5%
Mental Distress20.2%
Physical Distress17.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate84.8%
Checkup Rate65.2%
Premature Death7,599/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access97.4%
Healthcare Facilities2,146

Crime Rates: Boys Town vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)37
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Boys Town has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.2 inches
13% below US avg
Snowfall36.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,226 ft (374 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density838/sq mi
Coordinates41.2560°N, 96.1284°W
County FIPS31055
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 23.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 10.2-point margin. 12.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.2%
D 54.4%

Winner: Democrat by 10.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.5%
30% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.81
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density838/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access12.0%
Public Libraries18
Healthcare Facilities2,146
Restaurants1,556
Retail Stores1,672

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)37
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home95.0%

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