At a Glance
Median Income
$52,500
$24,982 per capita
Home Value
$144,400
Zillow: $148,036
Median Rent
$478/mo
22.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
14.6% smoking rate
How Curtis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Curtis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Curtis a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Curtis residents earn a median household income of $52,500 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,982. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 98 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Curtis is $144,400 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,036. Median rent is $478/month, with 22.6% 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 1966.
Education
18.6% of adults in Curtis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Curtis has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population761
Median Age30.6 yrs
Density634/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$52,500
Per Capita$24,982
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$104M
Avg Weekly Wage$807
Housing
A+
Home Value$144,400
Rent$478
Ownership55.0%
Zillow$148,036
Housing Units348
Rent Burden22.6%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,825/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain21.3 in/yr
Elevation2,586 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute24 min
Broadband69.9%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Curtis was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.392 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.