Culbertson, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Red Willow County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
635 Population 756/sq mi density
$47,361 Median Income $22,835 per capita
$82,500 Home Value $204,162 Zillow
$778 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$47,361 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,500 home value, $778/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Culbertson, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,361
37% below
$22,835 per capita
Home Value
$82,500
71% below
Zillow: $204,162
Median Rent
$778/mo
33% below
15.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
42% below
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
31% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Culbertson Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
63%
Home Value
29%
Rent
67%
Poverty
93%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
114%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Culbertson a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Culbertson residents earn a median household income of $47,361 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,835. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 445 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Culbertson is $82,500 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,162. Median rent is $778/month, with 15.0% 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 1938.

Education

19.7% of adults in Culbertson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Culbertson has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population635
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density756/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,361
Per Capita$22,835
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$737M
Avg Weekly Wage$914

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,500
Rent$778
Ownership69.6%
Zillow$204,162
Housing Units276
Rent Burden15.0%

Health

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,044/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain22.5 in/yr
Elevation2,579 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute15 min
Broadband78.5%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Culbertson was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.