Nebraska
Bruning is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 267. Residents earn $70,833 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bruning receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Bruning stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Bruning is $70,833, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Bruning is $101,700, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $870 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Bruning experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches, including 23.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 96.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.5% |
| 74% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,833 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,970 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $982 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,884 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 262 |
| County GDP | $536M |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Healthcare | 10 |
| Retail | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,850 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.80% |
| Commute Time | 13.5 min |
| Work from Home | 2.7% |
| Census Median | $101,700 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $162,496 |
| Census Median Rent | $870 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,850 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.80% |
| Obesity | 39.8% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.0% |
| Depression | 18.8% |
| Mental Distress | 15.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,893/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 33.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.1 inches |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,589 ft (484 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 785/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3358°N, 97.5664°W |
| County FIPS | 31169 |
Winner: Republican by 60.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.2% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 785/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Retail Stores | 31 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 13.5 min |
| Work from Home | 2.7% |