At a Glance
Median Income
$60,625
$33,244 per capita
Home Value
$46,000
Zillow: $167,228
Median Rent
$670/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
15.5% smoking rate
How Byron Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Byron's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Byron a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Byron residents earn a median household income of $60,625 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,244. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 262 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Byron is $46,000 , 84% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,228. Median rent is $670/month, with 17.5% 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 1962.
Education
23.7% of adults in Byron hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Byron has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population81
Median Age56.6 yrs
Density506/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans15.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,625
Per Capita$33,244
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$536M
Avg Weekly Wage$982
Housing
A+
Home Value$46,000
Rent$670
Ownership75.7%
Zillow$167,228
Housing Units43
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,893/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain27.9 in/yr
Elevation1,676 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+19.2%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute16 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Byron was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (72 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.