Chappell, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Deuel County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
843 Population 1,204/sq mi density
$54,758 Median Income $36,268 per capita
$88,000 Home Value $179,087 Zillow
$727 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$54,758 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,000 home value, $727/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Chappell, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,758
27% below
$36,268 per capita
Home Value
$88,000
69% below
Zillow: $179,087
Median Rent
$727/mo
37% below
22.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
40% below
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Chappell Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
31%
Rent
63%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chappell a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chappell residents earn a median household income of $54,758 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,268. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 78 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chappell is $88,000 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,087. Median rent is $727/month, with 22.3% 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 1950.

Education

20.3% of adults in Chappell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chappell has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population843
Median Age50.7 yrs
Density1,204/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans12.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,758
Per Capita$36,268
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$88M
Avg Weekly Wage$761

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,000
Rent$727
Ownership84.3%
Zillow$179,087
Housing Units529
Rent Burden22.3%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,402/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain19.0 in/yr
Elevation3,691 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute25 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Chappell was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Colorado Plains Regional (75 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.