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Du Bois, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Pawnee County County

3.3 /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 30.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Du Bois, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,750
42% below
$27,394 per capita
Home Value
$57,000
80% below
Zillow: $198,910
Median Rent
$907/mo
22% below
30.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,551/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
76% below
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
282 sunny days/yr

How Du Bois Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
20%
Rent
78%
Poverty
38%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
19%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Du Bois a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Du Bois residents earn a median household income of $43,750 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,394. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 93 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Du Bois is $57,000 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,910. Median rent is $907/month, with 30.3% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

Du Bois reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,551/100K.

Education

8.0% of adults in Du Bois hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population156
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density355/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$27,394
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$141M
Avg Weekly Wage$895

Housing

A+
Home Value$57,000
Rent$907
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$198,910
Housing Units86
Rent Burden30.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,551/100K

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,502/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,053 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 21%
Commute41 min
Broadband68.0%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Du Bois was built in 1938.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.