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Garrison, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Butler County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
43 Population 391/sq mi density
$71,250 Median Income $28,060 per capita
$66,300 Home Value $203,998 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
84 Violent Crime/100K 1,118 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$71,250 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
84 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Garrison, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,250
5% below
$28,060 per capita
Home Value
$66,300
76% below
Zillow: $203,998
Violent Crime
84/100K
78% below
1,118/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
81% below
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
125% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Garrison Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
95%
Home Value
24%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
225%
Crime
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Garrison a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Garrison residents earn a median household income of $71,250 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,060. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 276 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Garrison is $66,300 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,998. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.

Safety & Crime

Garrison reports 84 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,118/100K.

Education

6.3% of adults in Garrison hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Garrison has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population43
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density391/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans34.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$28,060
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$584M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,045

Housing

A+
Home Value$66,300
Rent
Ownership94.4%
Zillow$203,998
Housing Units31
Rent Burden22.8%

Crime

F
Violent84/100K
Property1,118/100K

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,602/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain30.4 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,598 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute18 min
Broadband18.0%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Garrison was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.