Ericson, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Wheeler County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
114 Population 300/sq mi density
$53,333 Median Income $54,708 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $244,524 Zillow
$485 Median Rent 12.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,333 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, $485/mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Ericson, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,333
29% below
$54,708 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
60% below
Zillow: $244,524
Median Rent
$485/mo
58% below
12.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
41.7%
24% above
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Ericson Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
40%
Rent
42%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
124%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ericson a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ericson residents earn a median household income of $53,333 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,708. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 40 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ericson is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $244,524. Median rent is $485/month, with 12.5% 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 1971.

Education

41.7% of adults in Ericson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% above the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ericson has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population114
Median Age60.9 yrs
Density300/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$53,333
Per Capita$54,708
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$97M
Avg Weekly Wage$802

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent$485
Ownership72.2%
Zillow$244,524
Housing Units74
Rent Burden12.5%

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain26.6 in/yr
Elevation2,028 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.7%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+22.4%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute22 min
Broadband66.7%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations2

Did You Know?

The median home in Ericson was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.