Nebraska · Metropolitan Area
Farwell is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 71. Residents earn $58,125 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Farwell receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Farwell offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Farwell is $58,125, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 46 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Farwell is $55,000, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Farwell experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches, including 30.7 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 | $58,125 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,813 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $832 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,708 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 214 |
| County GDP | $288M |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Healthcare | 10 |
| Retail | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,950 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.18% |
| Commute Time | 46.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $55,000 |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $299,695 |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,950 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.18% |
| Obesity | 36.1% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% |
| Depression | 16.1% |
| Mental Distress | 13.6% |
| Physical Distress | 10.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 67.9% |
| Premature Death | 5,022/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.5 inches |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,002 ft (610 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 418/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2156°N, 98.6281°W |
| County FIPS | 31093 |
Winner: Republican by 62.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.2% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 418/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 31.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Retail Stores | 25 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 46.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |