At a Glance
Median Income
$77,250
$44,188 per capita
Home Value
$203,400
Zillow: $352,212
Median Rent
$775/mo
19.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
14.6% smoking rate
How Doniphan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Doniphan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Doniphan a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Doniphan residents earn a median household income of $77,250 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,188. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,982 business establishments, including 166 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Doniphan is $203,400 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $352,212. Median rent is $775/month, with 19.8% 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 1974.
Education
14.6% of adults in Doniphan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Doniphan 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 26.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population910
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density1,820/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$77,250
Per Capita$44,188
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$5,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,044
Housing
A+
Home Value$203,400
Rent$775
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$352,212
Housing Units413
Rent Burden19.8%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,360/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain26.4 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,944 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute16 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Doniphan was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 166 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.