Nebraska
Crofton is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 920. Residents earn $80,000 per year, which is 6% above the national average.
Based on current data, Crofton receives an overall livability score of 3.9 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 high obesity rates. Crofton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Crofton is $80,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Crofton is $119,000, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $456 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Crofton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches, including 38.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $80,000 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,485 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $857 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,007 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.0% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 342 |
| County GDP | $562M |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 52 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,860 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.40% |
| Commute Time | 15.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.2% |
| Census Median | $119,000 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $282,694 |
| Census Median Rent | $456 |
| 61% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,860 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.40% |
| Obesity | 41.4% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.4% |
| Depression | 19.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,345/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.3 inches |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,439 ft (439 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,438/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7316°N, 97.4986°W |
| County FIPS | 31027 |
Winner: Republican by 70 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.2% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,438/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Retail Stores | 52 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 15.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.2% |