Nebraska
David City is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 3,013. Residents earn $66,585 per year, which is 11% below the national average.
Based on current data, David City receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. David City stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in David City is $66,585, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in David City is $158,800, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 34.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 91.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
David City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches, including 31.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 91.2% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.8% |
| 34% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,585 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,399 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,045 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,729 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.7% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 276 |
| County GDP | $584M |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Healthcare | 15 |
| Retail | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,240 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.04% |
| Commute Time | 19.3 min |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |
| Census Median | $158,800 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $203,998 |
| Census Median Rent | $725 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,240 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.04% |
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% |
| Depression | 17.6% |
| Mental Distress | 15.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.9% |
| Premature Death | 5,602/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.4 inches |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,619 ft (493 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 719/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2533°N, 97.1264°W |
| County FIPS | 31023 |
Winner: Republican by 59.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.3% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 719/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.2 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Retail Stores | 27 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 19.3 min |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |