Nebraska · Metropolitan Area
Homer is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 392. Residents earn $88,125 per year, which is 17% above the national average.
Based on current data, Homer receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Homer offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Homer is $88,125, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Homer is $140,300, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $683 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Homer experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches, including 36.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $88,125 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,033 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,144 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,044 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 504 |
| County GDP | $2,419M |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Healthcare | 39 |
| Retail | 60 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,248 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.03% |
| Commute Time | 19.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $140,300 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $195,161 |
| $/Sq Ft | $101 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $683 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,248 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.03% |
| Obesity | 43.8% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.5% |
| Depression | 20.3% |
| Mental Distress | 16.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,312/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 39 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.3 inches |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 36.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,109 ft (338 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,059/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3225°N, 96.4912°W |
| County FIPS | 31043 |
Winner: Republican by 29.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.0% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,059/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 39 |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Retail Stores | 60 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 19.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |