Nebraska · Metropolitan Area
Elba is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 181. Residents earn $39,063 per year, which is 48% below the national average.
Based on current data, Elba receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Elba offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Elba is $39,063, 48% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Elba is $96,000, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $909 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
5.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Elba experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.0 inches, including 30.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 92.9% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.1% |
| 47% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $39,063 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,821 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $832 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,708 |
| Unemployment | 7.7% |
| 114% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 214 |
| County GDP | $288M |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Healthcare | 10 |
| Retail | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,950 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.11% |
| Commute Time | 27.2 min |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |
| Census Median | $96,000 |
| 66% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $909 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,950 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.11% |
| Obesity | 39.2% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.9% |
| Depression | 18.9% |
| Mental Distress | 15.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.8% |
| Premature Death | 5,022/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.0 inches |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,863 ft (568 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 489/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2853°N, 98.5693°W |
| County FIPS | 31093 |
Winner: Republican by 62.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.1% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 489/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Retail Stores | 25 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 27.2 min |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |