Nebraska · Metropolitan Area
Howard City (Boelus) is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 170. Residents earn $61,250 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, Howard City (Boelus) receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Howard City (Boelus) stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Howard City (Boelus) is $61,250, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Howard City (Boelus) is $78,800, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $550 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
21.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Howard City (Boelus) experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches, including 24.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,250 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,194 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $832 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,708 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 214 |
| County GDP | $288M |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Healthcare | 10 |
| Retail | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,950 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.01% |
| Commute Time | 31.7 min |
| Work from Home | 5.3% |
| Census Median | $78,800 |
| 72% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $550 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,950 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.01% |
| Obesity | 39.2% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.0% |
| Depression | 18.4% |
| Mental Distress | 15.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.3% |
| Premature Death | 5,022/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.5 inches |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,919 ft (585 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 239/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0754°N, 98.7153°W |
| County FIPS | 31093 |
Winner: Republican by 62.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.5% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 239/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 99.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Retail Stores | 25 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 31.7 min |
| Work from Home | 5.3% |