Nebraska
Culbertson is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 635. Residents earn $47,361 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Culbertson receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Culbertson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Culbertson is $47,361, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. 11.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Culbertson is $82,500, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $778 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Culbertson experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches, including 26.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 99.4% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,361 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,835 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $914 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,366 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 445 |
| County GDP | $737M |
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Healthcare | 45 |
| Retail | 70 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,723 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.72% |
| Commute Time | 15.3 min |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |
| Census Median | $82,500 |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $187,366 |
| Census Median Rent | $778 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 15.0% |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,723 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.72% |
| Obesity | 42.0% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.9% |
| Depression | 19.5% |
| Mental Distress | 16.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,044/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 45 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 22.5 inches |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 26.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,579 ft (786 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 756/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2242°N, 100.8396°W |
| County FIPS | 31145 |
Winner: Republican by 68.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.7% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 756/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 45 |
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Retail Stores | 70 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 15.3 min |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |