Firth, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Lancaster County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
517 Population 1,521/sq mi density
$89,044 Median Income $32,463 per capita
$226,100 Home Value $473,290 Zillow
$1,013 Median Rent 15.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$89,044 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$226,100 home value, $1,013/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Firth, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$89,044
18% above
$32,463 per capita
Home Value
$226,100
20% below
Zillow: $473,290
Median Rent
$1,013/mo
13% below
15.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
37% below
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
3% above
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Firth Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
118%
Home Value
80%
Rent
87%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Firth 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

Firth residents earn a median household income of $89,044 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,463. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,853 business establishments, including 794 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Firth is $226,100 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $473,290. Median rent is $1,013/month, with 15.1% 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 1975.

Education

21.1% of adults in Firth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Firth has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population517
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density1,521/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born8.3%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$89,044
Per Capita$32,463
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$28,815M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141

Housing

A+
Home Value$226,100
Rent$1,013
Ownership69.6%
Zillow$473,290
Housing Units223
Rent Burden15.1%

Health

Obesity33.1%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,252/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain31.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,347 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations51
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Firth was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 794 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.