Gordon, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Sheridan County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,646 Population 1,770/sq mi density
$58,906 Median Income $30,108 per capita
$93,300 Home Value $104,760 Zillow
$679 Median Rent 20.9% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
140 Violent Crime/100K 1,752 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$58,906 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,300 home value, $679/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
140 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Gordon, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,906
22% below
$30,108 per capita
Home Value
$93,300
67% below
Zillow: $104,760
Median Rent
$679/mo
42% below
20.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
140/100K
63% below
1,752/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
29% below
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Gordon Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
78%
Home Value
33%
Rent
58%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
37%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gordon a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gordon residents earn a median household income of $58,906 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,108. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 225 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gordon is $93,300 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $104,760. Median rent is $679/month, with 20.9% 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.

Safety & Crime

Gordon reports 140 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,752/100K.

Education

24.0% of adults in Gordon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gordon has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,646
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density1,770/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans11.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,906
Per Capita$30,108
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$437M
Avg Weekly Wage$794

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,300
Rent$679
Ownership70.4%
Zillow$104,760
Housing Units761
Rent Burden20.9%

Crime

F
Violent140/100K
Property1,752/100K

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,483/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain20.5 in/yr
Elevation3,555 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute14 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Gordon was founded in 1885.
The median home in Gordon was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional (96 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.