Nebraska
Elsie is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 133. Residents earn $42,500 per year, which is 43% below the national average.
Based on current data, Elsie receives an overall livability score of 3.7 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. Elsie offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Elsie is $42,500, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Elsie is $70,000, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $625 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Elsie experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches, including 22.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,500 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,389 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,041 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,374 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 152 |
| County GDP | $407M |
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Healthcare | 7 |
| Retail | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,850 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.07% |
| Commute Time | 16.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |
| Census Median | $70,000 |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $223,633 |
| Census Median Rent | $625 |
| 46% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,850 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.07% |
| Obesity | 40.4% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% |
| Depression | 18.7% |
| Mental Distress | 15.2% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,524/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 7 |
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 21.4 inches |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 22.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,386 ft (1,032 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 782/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8472°N, 101.3892°W |
| County FIPS | 31135 |
Winner: Republican by 72.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 782/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 67.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 7 |
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Retail Stores | 16 |
| Avg Commute | 16.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |