Nebraska
Douglas is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 261. Residents earn $82,500 per year, which is 10% above the national average.
Based on current data, Douglas 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. Douglas offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Douglas is $82,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Douglas is $111,700, 60% 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 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Douglas experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches, including 25.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $82,500 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,151 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,020 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,878 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.0% |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 508 |
| County GDP | $1,791M |
| Restaurants | 42 |
| Healthcare | 39 |
| Retail | 70 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,100 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.57% |
| Commute Time | 30.3 min |
| Work from Home | 9.4% |
| Census Median | $111,700 |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $252,500 |
| Census Median Rent | $725 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,090 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,148 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,368 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,813 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,046 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,100 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.57% |
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.6% |
| Depression | 19.3% |
| Mental Distress | 15.0% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,091/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 71.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 39 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.2 inches |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 63.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
| Elevation | 1,249 ft (381 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,186/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5932°N, 96.3882°W |
| County FIPS | 31131 |
Winner: Republican by 38.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.1% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.65 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,186/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 90.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 39 |
| Restaurants | 42 |
| Retail Stores | 70 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 30.3 min |
| Work from Home | 9.4% |