Nebraska
Center is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 210. Residents earn $55,625 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, Center receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Center has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Center is $55,625, 26% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.7%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 22.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Center is $73,000, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches, including 36.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,625 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $16,825 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $826 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,409 |
| Unemployment | 8.7% |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.0% |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 328 |
| County GDP | $874M |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Healthcare | 20 |
| Retail | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,400 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.29% |
| Commute Time | 14.1 min |
| Work from Home | 12.0% |
| Census Median | $73,000 |
| 74% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $725 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,400 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.29% |
| Obesity | 34.3% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.0% |
| Asthma | 7.6% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% |
| Depression | 14.5% |
| Mental Distress | 13.6% |
| Physical Distress | 10.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 61.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,014/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.2 inches |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 36.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,398 ft (426 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,909/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6090°N, 97.8762°W |
| County FIPS | 31107 |
Winner: Republican by 63.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.7% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,909/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 44.0% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Retail Stores | 41 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 14.1 min |
| Work from Home | 12.0% |