Douglas, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Otoe County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
261 Population 1,186/sq mi density
$82,500 Median Income $31,151 per capita
$111,700 Home Value $266,216 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$82,500 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,700 home value, $725/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Douglas, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,500
10% above
$31,151 per capita
Home Value
$111,700
60% below
Zillow: $266,216
Median Rent
$725/mo
38% below
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
64% below
81.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Douglas Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
110%
Home Value
40%
Rent
62%
Poverty
16%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Douglas 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

Douglas residents earn a median household income of $82,500 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,151. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 508 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Douglas is $111,700 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,216. Median rent is $725/month, with 9.0% 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 1947.

Education

12.1% of adults in Douglas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 81.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Douglas has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population261
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density1,186/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$82,500
Per Capita$31,151
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$1,791M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,700
Rent$725
Ownership93.6%
Zillow$266,216
Housing Units91
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,091/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain31.4 in/yr
Elevation1,249 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+81.0%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute30 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Douglas was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (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.