Fullerton, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Nance County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,463 Population 1,092/sq mi density
$54,375 Median Income $26,875 per capita
$120,700 Home Value $155,817 Zillow
$789 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$54,375 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,700 home value, $789/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Fullerton, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,375
28% below
$26,875 per capita
Home Value
$120,700
57% below
Zillow: $155,817
Median Rent
$789/mo
32% below
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
47% below
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Fullerton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
43%
Rent
68%
Poverty
123%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fullerton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fullerton residents earn a median household income of $54,375 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,875. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 112 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fullerton is $120,700 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $155,817. Median rent is $789/month, with 24.6% 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 1951.

Education

17.8% of adults in Fullerton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fullerton 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 27.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,463
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density1,092/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,375
Per Capita$26,875
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$216M
Avg Weekly Wage$848

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,700
Rent$789
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$155,817
Housing Units636
Rent Burden24.6%

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,247/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain27.4 in/yr
Elevation1,653 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute28 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Fullerton was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.