Guide Rock, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Webster County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
295 Population 590/sq mi density
$44,286 Median Income $26,121 per capita
$47,200 Home Value $108,707 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$44,286 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$47,200 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Guide Rock, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,286
41% below
$26,121 per capita
Home Value
$47,200
83% below
Zillow: $108,707
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
56% below
81.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
28.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Guide Rock Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
59%
Home Value
17%
Poverty
233%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Guide Rock a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Guide Rock residents earn a median household income of $44,286 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,121. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 128 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Guide Rock is $47,200 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $108,707. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

14.9% of adults in Guide Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 81.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Guide Rock has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population295
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density590/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$44,286
Per Capita$26,121
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty28.9%
County GDP$364M
Avg Weekly Wage$823

Housing

A+
Home Value$47,200
Rent
Ownership96.1%
Zillow$108,707
Housing Units150
Rent Burden23.2%

Health

Obesity40.0%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,189/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain26.3 in/yr
Elevation1,657 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+81.7%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute35 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Guide Rock was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Kearney Regional (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.