Nebraska
Brainard is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 279. Residents earn $73,750 per year, which is 2% below the national average.
Based on current data, Brainard receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Brainard stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Brainard is $73,750, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Brainard is $158,700, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Brainard experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches, including 31.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 96.7% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.3% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,750 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,803 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,045 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,729 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.4% |
| 89% 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 | 2.04% |
| Commute Time | 21.5 min |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |
| Census Median | $158,700 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $262,304 |
| Census Median Rent | $700 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,240 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.04% |
| Obesity | 37.8% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.9% |
| Depression | 17.4% |
| Mental Distress | 14.8% |
| Physical Distress | 10.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.8% |
| Premature Death | 5,602/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.4 inches |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,673 ft (510 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 900/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1817°N, 97.0023°W |
| County FIPS | 31023 |
Winner: Republican by 59.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.5% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 900/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Retail Stores | 27 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 21.5 min |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |