At a Glance
Median Income
$78,393
$31,016 per capita
Home Value
$151,400
Zillow: $355,444
Median Rent
$950/mo
14.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.0%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.2%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
12.8% smoking rate
How Brady Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brady's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brady a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brady residents earn a median household income of $78,393 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,016. The unemployment rate stands at 10.2% (183% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,126 business establishments, including 98 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brady is $151,400 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $355,444. Median rent is $950/month, with 14.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
37.0% of adults in Brady hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brady has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population456
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density1,382/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$78,393
Per Capita$31,016
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$3,307M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,003
Housing
A+
Home Value$151,400
Rent$950
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$355,444
Housing Units176
Rent Burden14.5%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,594/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain22.2 in/yr
Elevation2,652 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.0%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute28 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Brady was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.