Deshler, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Thayer County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
772 Population 1,514/sq mi density
$60,000 Median Income $33,581 per capita
$96,800 Home Value $132,072 Zillow
$444 Median Rent 25.7% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$60,000 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,800 home value, $444/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Deshler, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,000
20% below
$33,581 per capita
Home Value
$96,800
66% below
Zillow: $132,072
Median Rent
$444/mo
62% below
25.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
39% below
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Deshler Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
80%
Home Value
34%
Rent
38%
Poverty
42%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
153%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Deshler a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Deshler residents earn a median household income of $60,000 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,581. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% 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 Deshler is $96,800 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $132,072. Median rent is $444/month, with 25.7% 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 1952.

Education

20.5% of adults in Deshler hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Deshler 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 31.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population772
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,514/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,000
Per Capita$33,581
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$536M
Avg Weekly Wage$982

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,800
Rent$444
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$132,072
Housing Units345
Rent Burden25.7%

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,893/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain31.1 in/yr
Elevation1,557 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute14 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Deshler was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.