Nebraska
Gothenburg is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 3,436. Residents earn $79,519 per year, which is 6% above the national average.
Based on current data, Gothenburg receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Gothenburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Gothenburg is $79,519, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Gothenburg is $173,200, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $838 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Gothenburg is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 56 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,110 per 100,000, near the national average.
23.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Gothenburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 96.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.5% |
| 74% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $79,519 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,337 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $807 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,503 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 98 |
| County GDP | $104M |
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Healthcare | 8 |
| Retail | 12 |
| Commute Time | 17.5 min |
| Work from Home | 2.9% |
| Census Median | $173,200 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $191,854 |
| Median List Price | $170,000 |
| Median List Price | $170,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $97 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.9% |
| Price Drops | 6.7% |
| Inventory | 15 |
| Census Median Rent | $838 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.1% |
| Obesity | 38.0% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.6% |
| Depression | 18.3% |
| Mental Distress | 14.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,825/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Total Violent | 56.3/100K |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 56.3/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 2,110.3/100K |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 197.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,744.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 168.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 24.1 inches |
| 37% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,557 ft (779 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 947/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9247°N, 100.1539°W |
| County FIPS | 31063 |
Winner: Republican by 72.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.8% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 947/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Retail Stores | 12 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 17.5 min |
| Work from Home | 2.9% |