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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 99.2% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,722 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,543 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $999 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,373 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.6% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,051 |
| County GDP | $2,661M |
| Restaurants | 95 |
| Healthcare | 119 |
| Retail | 148 |
| Manufacturing | 56 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,490 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.06% |
| Commute Time | 18.4 min |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |
| Census Median | $135,300 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $297,099 |
| Census Median Rent | $763 |
| 34% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,490 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.06% |
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.6% |
| Depression | 20.6% |
| Mental Distress | 14.0% |
| Physical Distress | 10.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,989/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 84.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 119 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 25.7 inches |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,966 ft (599 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,006/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5902°N, 98.5070°W |
| County FIPS | 31001 |
Winner: Republican by 41.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,006/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 119 |
| Restaurants | 95 |
| Retail Stores | 148 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 18.4 min |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |