Greenwood, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Cass County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
511 Population 1,246/sq mi density
$99,000 Median Income $36,773 per capita
$169,200 Home Value $300,274 Zillow
$1,152 Median Rent 39.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$99,000 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,200 home value, $1,152/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Greenwood, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$99,000
32% above
$36,773 per capita
Home Value
$169,200
40% below
Zillow: $300,274
Median Rent
$1,152/mo
1% below
39.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
37% below
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Greenwood Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
132%
Home Value
60%
Rent
99%
Poverty
76%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Greenwood 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

Greenwood residents earn a median household income of $99,000 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,773. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Greenwood is $169,200 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,274. Median rent is $1,152/month, with 39.8% 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 1974.

Education

21.1% of adults in Greenwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Greenwood has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.

Data Overview

People

Population511
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density1,246/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$99,000
Per Capita$36,773
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$1,148M
Avg Weekly Wage$990

Housing

A+
Home Value$169,200
Rent$1,152
Ownership77.7%
Zillow$300,274
Housing Units206
Rent Burden39.8%

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,015/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain32.3 in/yr
AQI17 (Good)
Elevation1,128 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute26 min
Broadband98.8%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Greenwood was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.