At a Glance
Median Income
$55,179
$27,027 per capita
Home Value
$184,000
Zillow: $287,234
Median Rent
$805/mo
21.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
13.9% smoking rate
How Cairo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cairo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cairo 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
Cairo residents earn a median household income of $55,179 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,027. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 214 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cairo is $184,000 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,234. Median rent is $805/month, with 21.9% 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 1966.
Education
20.8% of adults in Cairo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cairo has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,117
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density1,214/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$55,179
Per Capita$27,027
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$288M
Avg Weekly Wage$832
Housing
A+
Home Value$184,000
Rent$805
Ownership63.7%
Zillow$287,234
Housing Units455
Rent Burden21.9%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,022/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain26.6 in/yr
Elevation1,951 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Cairo was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.398 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.