At a Glance
Median Income
$79,750
$43,208 per capita
Home Value
$156,900
Zillow: $183,363
Median Rent
$731/mo
22.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
13.8% smoking rate
How Geneva Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Geneva's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Geneva 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
Geneva residents earn a median household income of $79,750 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,208. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 280 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Geneva is $156,900 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,363. Median rent is $731/month, with 22.2% 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 1967.
Education
26.6% of adults in Geneva hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Geneva has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,214
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density942/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$79,750
Per Capita$43,208
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$560M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022
Housing
A+
Home Value$156,900
Rent$731
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$183,363
Housing Units981
Rent Burden22.2%
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,978/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain28.2 in/yr
Elevation1,637 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.6%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Geneva was founded in 1871.
The median home in Geneva was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.