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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $43,750 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,394 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $895 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,685 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 93 |
| County GDP | $141M |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Healthcare | 6 |
| Retail | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Commute Time | 40.5 min |
| Work from Home | 16.7% |
| Census Median | $57,000 |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $198,910 |
| Census Median Rent | $907 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.0% |
| Obesity | 38.7% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.2% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.7% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.8% |
| Premature Death | 10,502/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6 |
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,053 ft (321 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 355/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0348°N, 96.0472°W |
| County FIPS | 31133 |
Winner: Republican by 58.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.0% |
| 76% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 355/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 70.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Retail Stores | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 40.5 min |
| Work from Home | 16.7% |