Exeter, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Fillmore County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
505 Population 802/sq mi density
$63,000 Median Income $40,763 per capita
$106,800 Home Value $173,879 Zillow
$954 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,800 home value, $954/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Exeter, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,000
16% below
$40,763 per capita
Home Value
$106,800
62% below
Zillow: $173,879
Median Rent
$954/mo
18% below
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.8%
18% below
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
33% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Exeter Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
84%
Home Value
38%
Rent
82%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Exeter a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Exeter residents earn a median household income of $63,000 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,763. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 280 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Exeter is $106,800 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,879. Median rent is $954/month, with 30.0% 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 1949.

Education

27.8% of adults in Exeter hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Exeter has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population505
Median Age56.9 yrs
Density802/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,000
Per Capita$40,763
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$560M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022

Housing

A+
Home Value$106,800
Rent$954
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$173,879
Housing Units293
Rent Burden30.0%

Health

Obesity42.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,978/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain27.3 in/yr
Elevation1,607 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.8%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Exeter was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.