Nebraska
Broadwater is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 118. Residents earn $56,607 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Broadwater receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Broadwater stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Broadwater is $56,607, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Broadwater is $39,600, 86% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,036 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 76.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Broadwater experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches, including 19.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 90.1% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.9% |
| 26% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,607 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,258 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $929 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,010 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 184 |
| County GDP | $473M |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Healthcare | 8 |
| Retail | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,200 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 10.61% |
| Commute Time | 21.0 min |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |
| Census Median | $39,600 |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $130,442 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,036 |
| 11% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,200 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 10.61% |
| Obesity | 42.2% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.3% |
| Depression | 18.5% |
| Mental Distress | 15.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.7% |
| Premature Death | 11,072/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 15.1 inches |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 19.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,585 ft (1,093 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 738/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5980°N, 102.8525°W |
| County FIPS | 31123 |
Winner: Republican by 68.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.5% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 76.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 738/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 61.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Retail Stores | 20 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 21.0 min |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |