Elmwood, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Cass County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
765 Population 1,700/sq mi density
$81,250 Median Income $43,765 per capita
$176,600 Home Value $276,174 Zillow
$840 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$81,250 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,600 home value, $840/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Elmwood, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,250
8% above
$43,765 per capita
Home Value
$176,600
37% below
Zillow: $276,174
Median Rent
$840/mo
28% below
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.5%
1% below
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Elmwood Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
108%
Home Value
63%
Rent
72%
Poverty
50%
Bachelor's
99%
Unemployment
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elmwood a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Elmwood residents earn a median household income of $81,250 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,765. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Elmwood is $176,600 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $276,174. Median rent is $840/month, with 18.8% 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 1962.

Education

33.5% of adults in Elmwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Elmwood has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.

Data Overview

People

Population765
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density1,700/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$81,250
Per Capita$43,765
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$1,148M
Avg Weekly Wage$990

Housing

A+
Home Value$176,600
Rent$840
Ownership89.6%
Zillow$276,174
Housing Units304
Rent Burden18.8%

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,015/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain33.6 in/yr
AQI17 (Good)
Elevation1,284 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.5%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute31 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Elmwood was founded in 1868.
The median home in Elmwood was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.