Cortland, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Gage County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
629 Population 2,330/sq mi density
$68,250 Median Income $30,968 per capita
$173,400 Home Value $315,556 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,250 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$173,400 home value, $950/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Cortland, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,250
9% below
$30,968 per capita
Home Value
$173,400
38% below
Zillow: $315,556
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
60% below
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Cortland Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
91%
Home Value
62%
Rent
82%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cortland 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

Cortland residents earn a median household income of $68,250 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,968. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 744 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cortland is $173,400 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $315,556. Median rent is $950/month, with 32.5% 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 1975.

Education

13.6% of adults in Cortland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cortland has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population629
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density2,330/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans11.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,250
Per Capita$30,968
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$1,583M
Avg Weekly Wage$941

Housing

A+
Home Value$173,400
Rent$950
Ownership86.0%
Zillow$315,556
Housing Units209
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,954/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain31.7 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,446 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute29 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Cortland was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.