Fort Calhoun, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Washington County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
1,246 Population 1,806/sq mi density
$96,071 Median Income $42,978 per capita
$271,600 Home Value $545,335 Zillow
$1,073 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$96,071 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$271,600 home value, $1,073/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Calhoun, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$96,071
28% above
$42,978 per capita
Home Value
$271,600
4% below
Zillow: $545,335
Median Rent
$1,073/mo
8% below
31.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
33% below
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Fort Calhoun Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
128%
Home Value
96%
Rent
92%
Poverty
82%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort Calhoun 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

Fort Calhoun residents earn a median household income of $96,071 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,978. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 685 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fort Calhoun is $271,600 , 4% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $545,335. Median rent is $1,073/month, with 31.1% 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 1989.

Education

22.5% of adults in Fort Calhoun hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fort Calhoun has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population1,246
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density1,806/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$96,071
Per Capita$42,978
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$1,898M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,187

Housing

A+
Home Value$271,600
Rent$1,073
Ownership60.9%
Zillow$545,335
Housing Units463
Rent Burden31.1%

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,802/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain33.4 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation1,098 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute20 min
Broadband80.4%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Fort Calhoun was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.