Davenport, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Thayer County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
299 Population 446/sq mi density
$68,333 Median Income $29,303 per capita
$82,000 Home Value $134,511 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 25.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$68,333 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,000 home value, $675/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Davenport, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,333
9% below
$29,303 per capita
Home Value
$82,000
71% below
Zillow: $134,511
Median Rent
$675/mo
42% below
25.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
23% below
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Davenport Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
91%
Home Value
29%
Rent
58%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Davenport a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Davenport residents earn a median household income of $68,333 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,303. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 262 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Davenport is $82,000 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,511. Median rent is $675/month, with 25.9% 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 1954.

Education

26.0% of adults in Davenport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Davenport has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population299
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density446/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,333
Per Capita$29,303
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$536M
Avg Weekly Wage$982

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,000
Rent$675
Ownership71.6%
Zillow$134,511
Housing Units176
Rent Burden25.9%

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,893/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain29.1 in/yr
Elevation1,658 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute17 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Davenport was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.