Juniata, NE

Nebraska

Juniata is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 684. Residents earn $54,722 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
684 Population 1,006/sq mi density
$54,722 Median Income $31,543 per capita
$135,300 Home Value $297,099 Zillow
$763 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$54,722 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,300 home value, $763/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,722
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $135,300
52% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.0%
44% lower than US avg
Median Rent $763
34% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.8%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.6%
39% lower than US avg

How Juniata Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population684
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density1,006/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,722
Per Capita$31,543
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$2,661M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$135,300
Rent$763
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$297,099

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.6%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain25.7 in/yr
Elevation1,966 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+94.2%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute18 min
Libraries2

Is Juniata a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Juniata receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Juniata offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Juniata is $54,722, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Juniata is $135,300, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $763 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Juniata experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches, including 24.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Juniata has a population of 684 with a density of 1,006 people per square mile. The median age is 51.8 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.4%).

Population

684
Total Population
1,006
People / sq mi
51.8yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.6%
Female 55.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Juniata vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.2%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.8%
94% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Juniata vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Juniata is $54,722, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Juniata vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,722
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,543
Avg Weekly Wage$999
IRS Avg AGI$77,373

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.6%
39% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,051
County GDP$2,661M

Business (County)

Restaurants95
Healthcare119
Retail148
Manufacturing56

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,490
57% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.06%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.4 min
Work from Home3.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Juniata is $135,300, 52% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $763 (34% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $297,099.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$135,300
52% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$297,099

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$763
34% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$706
1 Bedroom$791
2 Bedrooms$1,001
3 Bedrooms$1,274
4 Bedrooms$1,409

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,490
57% above US avg
Effective Rate4.06%
In Juniata, 38.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 20.6% report depression. 20.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Juniata vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.8%
21% above US avg
Diabetes8.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure28.8%
Asthma9.3%
COPD4.8%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.7%
Physical Inactivity20.6%
Depression20.6%
Mental Distress14.0%
Physical Distress10.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.7%
Checkup Rate75.4%
Premature Death7,989/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access84.9%
Healthcare Facilities119

Crime Rates: Juniata vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Juniata has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 25.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall25.7 inches
32% below US avg
Snowfall24.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,966 ft (599 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density1,006/sq mi
Coordinates40.5902°N, 98.5070°W
County FIPS31001
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 41.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.2%
D 28.5%

Winner: Republican by 41.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.0%
44% below US avg
High School+94.2%
School Test Score5.81
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density1,006/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities119
Restaurants95
Retail Stores148

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.4 min
Work from Home3.9%

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