Broken Bow, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Custer County County
Broken Bow, NE
At a Glance
How Broken Bow Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Broken Bow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Broken Bow a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Broken Bow residents earn a median household income of $56,438 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,419. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 488 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Broken Bow is $124,600 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $178,001. Median rent is $826/month, with 24.5% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Broken Bow reports 113 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 141/100K.
Education
20.4% of adults in Broken Bow hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Broken Bow has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.9 inches.