At a Glance
Median Income
$56,607
$34,258 per capita
Home Value
$39,600
Zillow: $139,783
Median Rent
$1,036/mo
13.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
76.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
16.5% smoking rate
How Broadwater Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Broadwater's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Broadwater a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Broadwater residents earn a median household income of $56,607 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,258. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 184 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Broadwater is $39,600 , 86% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $139,783. Median rent is $1,036/month, with 13.0% 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 1938.
Education
24.5% of adults in Broadwater hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
76.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Broadwater has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population118
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density738/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans18.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$56,607
Per Capita$34,258
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$473M
Avg Weekly Wage$929
Housing
A+
Home Value$39,600
Rent$1,036
Ownership77.6%
Zillow$139,783
Housing Units87
Rent Burden13.0%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,072/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain15.1 in/yr
Elevation3,585 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+76.4%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute21 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Broadwater was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.