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Center, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Knox County County
Center, NE
At a Glance
How Center Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Center a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Center residents earn a median household income of $55,625 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,825. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 328 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Center is $73,000 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $104,093. Median rent is $725/month, with 16.3% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Center reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 248/100K.
Education
5.7% of adults in Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Center has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.