At a Glance
Median Income
$72,000
$11,798 per capita
Median Rent
$1,094/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,382/100K
1,382/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.0%
28.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Boys Town Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Boys Town's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Boys Town a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Boys Town residents earn a median household income of $72,000 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $11,798. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,801 business establishments, including 1,556 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Boys Town reports 1,382 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 264% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,382/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.5% of adults in Boys Town hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population763
Median Age19.3 yrs
Density838/mi²
Male / Female77% / 24%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$72,000
Per Capita$11,798
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$73,771M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,305
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$1,094
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$288,850
Housing Units34
Rent Burden9.0%
Crime
F
Violent1,382/100K
Property1,382/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault345/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity46.0%
Diabetes16.3%
Smoking28.7%
Heart Disease8.9%
Premature Death7,599/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain33.2 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,226 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+21.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Broadband12.0%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations92
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Boys Town was built in 1953.
95.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
38.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 1,556 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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