Du Bois, NE

Nebraska

Du Bois is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 156. Residents earn $43,750 per year, which is 42% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
156 Population 355/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $27,394 per capita
$57,000 Home Value $198,910 Zillow
$907 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,000 home value, $907/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $43,750
42% lower than US avg
Home Value $57,000
80% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.0%
76% lower than US avg
Median Rent $907
22% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.7%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.7%
62% lower than US avg

How Du Bois Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population156
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density355/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$27,394
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$141M
Commute41 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$57,000
Rent$907
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$198,910

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.0%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,053 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+85.8%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 21%
Commute41 min
Broadband70.0%
Libraries2

Is Du Bois a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Du Bois receives an overall livability score of 3.5 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 below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Du Bois offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Du Bois is $43,750, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Du Bois is $57,000, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $907 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Du Bois experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Du Bois has a population of 156 with a density of 355 people per square mile. The median age is 53.5 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.1%), with 1.3% Black.

Population

156
Total Population
355
People / sq mi
53.5yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.3%
Female 41.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Du Bois vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Du Bois vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Du Bois is $43,750, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes.

Income: Du Bois vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$43,750
42% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,394
Avg Weekly Wage$895
IRS Avg AGI$54,685

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.7%
62% below US avg
Establishments (County)93
County GDP$141M

Business (County)

Restaurants8
Healthcare6
Retail10
Manufacturing5

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time40.5 min
Work from Home16.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Du Bois is $57,000, 80% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $907 (22% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $198,910.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$57,000
80% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$198,910

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$907
22% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$706
1 Bedroom$791
2 Bedrooms$1,001
3 Bedrooms$1,274
4 Bedrooms$1,409

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.0%

Property Tax

In Du Bois, 38.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 20.0% report depression. 29.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Du Bois vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.7%
21% above US avg
Diabetes10.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure32.2%
Asthma10.4%
COPD7.2%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.4%
Physical Inactivity29.7%
Depression20.0%
Mental Distress17.4%
Physical Distress13.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.6%
Checkup Rate71.8%
Premature Death10,502/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access45.5%
Healthcare Facilities6

Crime Rates: Du Bois vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Du Bois has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,053 ft (321 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density355/sq mi
Coordinates40.0348°N, 96.0472°W
County FIPS31133
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 8.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 58.1-point margin. 70.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.7%
D 20.6%

Winner: Republican by 58.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.0%
76% below US avg
High School+85.8%
School Test Score5.81
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density355/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access70.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities6
Restaurants8
Retail Stores10

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute40.5 min
Work from Home16.7%

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