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Brainard, NE
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Brainard, NE
At a Glance
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)
Is Brainard a Good Place to Live?
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 0.4% (89% 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 $262,304. 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.
Safety & Crime
Brainard reports 84 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,118/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.