At a Glance
Median Income
$67,813
$29,834 per capita
Home Value
$98,400
Zillow: $128,789
Median Rent
$720/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
13.7% smoking rate
How Harvard Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Harvard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harvard a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Harvard residents earn a median household income of $67,813 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,834. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 276 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harvard is $98,400 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,789. Median rent is $720/month, with 30.0% 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 1959.
Education
16.8% of adults in Harvard hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harvard has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,001
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density1,540/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born8.8%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,813
Per Capita$29,834
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$469M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,400
Rent$720
Ownership76.4%
Zillow$128,789
Housing Units474
Rent Burden30.0%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,142/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain29.8 in/yr
Elevation1,801 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Harvard was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.