Brainard, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Butler County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
279 Population 900/sq mi density
$73,750 Median Income $40,803 per capita
$158,700 Home Value $278,834 Zillow
$700 Median Rent 16.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,700 home value, $700/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Brainard, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,750
2% below
$40,803 per capita
Home Value
$158,700
44% below
Zillow: $278,834
Median Rent
$700/mo
40% below
16.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
33% below
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Brainard Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
98%
Home Value
56%
Rent
60%
Poverty
11%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brainard 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

Brainard residents earn a median household income of $73,750 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,803. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 276 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brainard is $158,700 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,834. Median rent is $700/month, with 16.3% 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 1945.

Education

22.5% of adults in Brainard hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brainard has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population279
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density900/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$40,803
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$584M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,045

Housing

A+
Home Value$158,700
Rent$700
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$278,834
Housing Units207
Rent Burden16.3%

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,602/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain30.4 in/yr
Elevation1,673 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute22 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Brainard was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.