Nebraska
Edison is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 167. Residents earn $60,476 per year, which is 20% below the national average.
Based on current data, Edison 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 high obesity rates. Edison offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Edison is $60,476, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Edison is $35,600, 87% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
4.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Edison experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,476 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,015 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $922 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,627 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 212 |
| County GDP | $300M |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Healthcare | 21 |
| Retail | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,575 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.23% |
| Commute Time | 15.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.4% |
| Census Median | $35,600 |
| 87% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $700 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,575 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.23% |
| Obesity | 44.8% |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.9% |
| Depression | 18.4% |
| Mental Distress | 15.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,966/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 64.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 24.8 inches |
| 35% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,117 ft (645 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 439/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2792°N, 99.7758°W |
| County FIPS | 31065 |
Winner: Republican by 69.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 4.7% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 439/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 74.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Retail Stores | 24 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 15.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.4% |