Nebraska
Curtis is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 761. Residents earn $52,500 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Curtis receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Curtis offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Curtis is $52,500, 30% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 17.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Curtis is $144,400, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $478 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Curtis 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 21.3 inches, including 28.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 97.0% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.0% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,500 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,982 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $807 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,503 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.9% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 98 |
| County GDP | $104M |
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Healthcare | 8 |
| Retail | 12 |
| Commute Time | 23.5 min |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |
| Census Median | $144,400 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $146,896 |
| Census Median Rent | $478 |
| 59% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 55.0% |
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% |
| Depression | 18.5% |
| Mental Distress | 15.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,825/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 21.3 inches |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,586 ft (788 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 634/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6336°N, 100.5113°W |
| County FIPS | 31063 |
Winner: Republican by 72.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.6% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 634/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Retail Stores | 12 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 23.5 min |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |