Daykin, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Jefferson County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
172 Population 1,075/sq mi density
$86,875 Median Income $34,098 per capita
$101,000 Home Value $221,928 Zillow
$1,000 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$86,875 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Daykin, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,875
16% above
$34,098 per capita
Home Value
$101,000
64% below
Zillow: $221,928
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
14% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
24% below
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
69% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Daykin Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
116%
Home Value
36%
Rent
86%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
169%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Daykin a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Daykin residents earn a median household income of $86,875 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,098. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 276 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Daykin is $101,000 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $221,928. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 22.5% 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 1967.

Education

25.5% of adults in Daykin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Daykin 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 31.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population172
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density1,075/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$86,875
Per Capita$34,098
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$557M
Avg Weekly Wage$925

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,000
Rent$1,000
Ownership94.2%
Zillow$221,928
Housing Units79
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,590/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain31.0 in/yr
Elevation1,533 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Daykin was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.