Buccaneer Bay, NE

Nebraska · Metropolitan Area

Buccaneer Bay is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 1,361. Residents earn $140,517 per year, which is 87% above the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,361 Population 1,039/sq mi density
$140,517 Median Income $57,512 per capita
$316,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$140,517 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$316,000 home value
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $140,517
87% higher than US avg
Home Value $316,000
12% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 34.7%
3% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Buccaneer Bay Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,361
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density1,039/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

A+
Median Income$140,517
Per Capita$57,512
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$645M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$316,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain34.8 in/yr
Elevation1,042 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.7%
High School+94.9%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute30 min
Libraries4

Is Buccaneer Bay a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Buccaneer Bay receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Buccaneer Bay stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Buccaneer Bay is $140,517, which is significantly higher than the national average — 87% above $75,149. This places Buccaneer Bay among higher-income communities. 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 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Buccaneer Bay is $316,000, 12% above the national median. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 34.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Buccaneer Bay experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches, including 23.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Buccaneer Bay has a population of 1,361 with a density of 1,039 people per square mile. The median age is 48.4 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.8%).

Population

1,361
Total Population
1,039
People / sq mi
48.4yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Buccaneer Bay vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Buccaneer Bay vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Buccaneer Bay is $140,517, which is 87% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Buccaneer Bay vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$140,517
87% above US avg
Per Capita Income$57,512
Avg Weekly Wage$1,059
IRS Avg AGI$91,250

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)458
County GDP$645M

Business (County)

Restaurants21
Healthcare27
Retail40
Manufacturing8

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,433
55% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.72%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.0 min
Work from Home7.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Buccaneer Bay is $316,000, 12% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$316,000
12% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$706
1 Bedroom$791
2 Bedrooms$1,001
3 Bedrooms$1,274
4 Bedrooms$1,409

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied98.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,433
55% above US avg
Effective Rate1.72%

Health Metrics: Buccaneer Bay vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Premature Death9,695/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access63.0%
Healthcare Facilities27

Crime Rates: Buccaneer Bay vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Buccaneer Bay has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.8 inches
8% below US avg
Snowfall23.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,042 ft (318 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density1,039/sq mi
Coordinates41.0492°N, 95.9662°W
County FIPS19129
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 34.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69%
D 29.9%

Winner: Republican by 39.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.7%
3% above US avg
High School+94.9%
School Test Score5.81
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,039/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities27
Restaurants21
Retail Stores40

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.0 min
Work from Home7.0%

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