At a Glance
Median Income
$85,000
$38,006 per capita
Home Value
$41,100
Zillow: $100,630
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
15.7% smoking rate
How Jennings Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jennings's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jennings a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jennings residents earn a median household income of $85,000 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,006. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 132 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jennings is $41,100 , 85% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $100,630. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
26.6% of adults in Jennings hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jennings has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population89
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density330/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$38,006
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$222M
Avg Weekly Wage$737
Housing
A+
Home Value$41,100
Rent
Ownership81.0%
Zillow$100,630
Housing Units72
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,239/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain22.1 in/yr
Elevation2,505 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.6%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Jennings was built in 1938.
33.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.