Nebraska
Elgin is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 620. Residents earn $53,661 per year, which is 29% below the national average.
Based on current data, Elgin receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Elgin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Elgin is $53,661, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. 9.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Elgin is $98,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Elgin experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches, including 29.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,661 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,249 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $976 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,112 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 258 |
| County GDP | $576M |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Healthcare | 20 |
| Retail | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,843 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.90% |
| Commute Time | 21.7 min |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |
| Census Median | $98,000 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $236,296 |
| Census Median Rent | $675 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 15.5% |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,843 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.90% |
| Obesity | 42.7% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% |
| Depression | 18.7% |
| Mental Distress | 15.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.8% |
| Premature Death | 6,359/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 43.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.9 inches |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 29.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,930 ft (588 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 849/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9831°N, 98.0828°W |
| County FIPS | 31011 |
Winner: Republican by 66.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.9% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 849/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Retail Stores | 32 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 21.7 min |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |