Burchard, NE

Nebraska

Burchard is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 125. Residents earn $61,944 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
125 Population 694/sq mi density
$61,944 Median Income $25,402 per capita
$53,800 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,944 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$53,800 home value
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,944
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $53,800
81% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.3%
84% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.2%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population125
Median Age56.2 yrs
Density694/mi²
Male / Female24% / 76%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans74.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,944
Per Capita$25,402
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$141M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$53,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.4%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain33.0 in/yr
Elevation1,408 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+94.7%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 21%
Commute28 min
Broadband31.0%
Libraries2

Is Burchard a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Burchard receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Burchard offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Burchard is $61,944, 18% below 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 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Burchard is $53,800, 81% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Burchard experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches, including 21.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Burchard has a population of 125 with a density of 694 people per square mile. The median age is 56.2 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

125
Total Population
694
People / sq mi
56.2yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 24%
Female 76%

Race & Ethnicity

Burchard vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Burchard vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Burchard is $61,944, which is 18% below 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 28 minutes.

Income: Burchard vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,944
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,402
Avg Weekly Wage$895
IRS Avg AGI$54,685

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)93
County GDP$141M

Business (County)

Restaurants8
Healthcare6
Retail10
Manufacturing5

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.0 min
Work from Home4.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Burchard is $53,800, 81% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$53,800
81% below 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-Occupied94.7%

Property Tax

In Burchard, 38.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 19.4% report depression. 29.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Burchard vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.2%
19% above US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure32.0%
Asthma9.7%
COPD7.1%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.1%
Physical Inactivity29.1%
Depression19.4%
Mental Distress16.6%
Physical Distress12.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate71.5%
Premature Death10,502/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access45.5%
Healthcare Facilities6

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Burchard has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.0 inches
13% below US avg
Snowfall21.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,408 ft (429 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density694/sq mi
Coordinates40.1493°N, 96.3486°W
County FIPS31133
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 5.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 58.1-point margin. 31.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.7%
D 20.6%

Winner: Republican by 58.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.3%
84% below US avg
High School+94.7%
School Test Score5.81
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density694/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access31.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities6
Restaurants8
Retail Stores10

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.0 min
Work from Home4.0%

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