Burwell, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Loup County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,020 Population 971/sq mi density
$64,821 Median Income $29,737 per capita
$125,000 Home Value $256,044 Zillow
$492 Median Rent 33.2% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$64,821 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $492/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Burwell, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,821
14% below
$29,737 per capita
Home Value
$125,000
56% below
Zillow: $256,044
Median Rent
$492/mo
58% below
33.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.9%
26% below
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Burwell Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Burwell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
86%
Home Value
44%
Rent
42%
Poverty
101%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Burwell a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Burwell residents earn a median household income of $64,821 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,737. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Burwell is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,044. Median rent is $492/month, with 33.2% 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 1953.

Education

24.9% of adults in Burwell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Burwell has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,020
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density971/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans11.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$64,821
Per Capita$29,737
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$60M
Avg Weekly Wage$685

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$492
Ownership72.5%
Zillow$256,044
Housing Units541
Rent Burden33.2%

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain25.9 in/yr
Elevation2,174 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.9%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute13 min
Broadband75.8%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Burwell was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.