Cotesfield, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Howard County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
24 Population 46/sq mi density
$31,250 Median Income $66,533 per capita
$45,000 Home Value $299,695 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$31,250 median income, 16.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,000 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Cotesfield, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$31,250
58% below
$66,533 per capita
Home Value
$45,000
84% below
Zillow: $299,695
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
33% below
77.3% high school+
Unemployment
16.7%
364% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Cotesfield Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
42%
Home Value
16%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
464%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cotesfield a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cotesfield residents earn a median household income of $31,250 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $66,533. The unemployment rate stands at 16.7% (364% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Cotesfield is $45,000 , 84% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $299,695. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

22.7% of adults in Cotesfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 77.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cotesfield has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population24
Median Age67.8 yrs
Density46/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans17.4%

Economy

C
Median Income$31,250
Per Capita$66,533
Unemployment16.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$288M
Avg Weekly Wage$832

Housing

A+
Home Value$45,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$299,695
Housing Units24
Rent Burden27.0%

Health

Obesity39.2%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,022/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain26.0 in/yr
Elevation1,901 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+77.3%
Graduate+14.8%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Cotesfield was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.398 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
37.5% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.