Nebraska · Metropolitan Area
Doniphan is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 910. Residents earn $77,250 per year, which is 3% above the national average.
Based on current data, Doniphan receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Doniphan offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Doniphan is $77,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Doniphan is $203,400, 28% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Doniphan experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches, including 28.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 99.0% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $77,250 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,188 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,044 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,081 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.1% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,982 |
| County GDP | $5,285M |
| Restaurants | 166 |
| Healthcare | 216 |
| Retail | 295 |
| Manufacturing | 62 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,516 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.71% |
| Commute Time | 16.3 min |
| Work from Home | 0.4% |
| Census Median | $203,400 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $342,635 |
| $/Sq Ft | $147 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 104.3% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $775 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,516 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.71% |
| Obesity | 38.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% |
| Depression | 19.1% |
| Mental Distress | 15.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,360/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 216 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.8 inches |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,944 ft (593 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,820/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7743°N, 98.3713°W |
| County FIPS | 31079 |
Winner: Republican by 37.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.6% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,820/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 216 |
| Restaurants | 166 |
| Retail Stores | 295 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 16.3 min |
| Work from Home | 0.4% |