At a Glance
Median Income
$51,875
$32,955 per capita
Home Value
$103,100
Zillow: $158,204
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
13.8% smoking rate
How Danbury Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Danbury's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Danbury 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
Danbury residents earn a median household income of $51,875 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,955. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Danbury is $103,100 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,204. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
11.7% of adults in Danbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Danbury has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population69
Median Age56.3 yrs
Density216/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$51,875
Per Capita$32,955
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$737M
Avg Weekly Wage$914
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,100
Rent
Ownership86.1%
Zillow$158,204
Housing Units62
Rent Burden26.9%
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,044/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain20.1 in/yr
Elevation2,489 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute15 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Danbury was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.