Nebraska
Craig is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 139. Residents earn $48,750 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Craig receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Craig offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Craig is $48,750, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 57 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Craig is $76,400, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Craig experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches, including 24.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 98.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $48,750 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,895 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $851 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,788 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 243 |
| County GDP | $438M |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Healthcare | 16 |
| Retail | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,800 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.97% |
| Commute Time | 56.6 min |
| Work from Home | 13.6% |
| Census Median | $76,400 |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $218,049 |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,800 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.97% |
| Obesity | 40.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% |
| Depression | 18.5% |
| Mental Distress | 15.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.0% |
| Premature Death | 12,044/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 55.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.5 inches |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,322 ft (403 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 479/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7853°N, 96.3624°W |
| County FIPS | 31021 |
Winner: Republican by 45.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.6% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 479/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 66.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Retail Stores | 24 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 56.6 min |
| Work from Home | 13.6% |