Brewster, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Blaine County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
38 Population 422/sq mi density
$26,250 Median Income $17,234 per capita
$186,700 Home Value $165,384 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$26,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$186,700 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Brewster, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$26,250
65% below
$17,234 per capita
Home Value
$186,700
34% below
Zillow: $165,384
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Brewster Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
35%
Home Value
66%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brewster a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brewster residents earn a median household income of $26,250 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,234. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 26 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brewster is $186,700 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,384. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Education

0.0% of adults in Brewster hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brewster has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population38
Median Age81.5 yrs
Density422/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans42.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$26,250
Per Capita$17,234
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$51M
Avg Weekly Wage$860

Housing

C+
Home Value$186,700
Rent
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$165,384
Housing Units31
Rent Burden21.3%

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain25.5 in/yr
Elevation2,497 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute5 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed15 Mbps

Did You Know?

The median home in Brewster was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Ainsworth Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
68.4% of the population has a disability.