Nebraska
Kenesaw is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 850. Residents earn $89,063 per year, which is 19% above the national average.
Based on current data, Kenesaw receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Kenesaw stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Kenesaw is $89,063, 19% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.1%. Only 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Kenesaw is $171,100, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $730 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
30.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Kenesaw 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 | 97.0% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.0% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $89,063 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,659 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $999 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,373 |
| Unemployment | 0.1% |
| 97% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.2% |
| 82% 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 | 3.21% |
| Commute Time | 25.6 min |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |
| Census Median | $171,100 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $218,126 |
| $/Sq Ft | $148 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $730 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,490 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.21% |
| Obesity | 38.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.4% |
| Depression | 20.3% |
| Mental Distress | 13.8% |
| Physical Distress | 9.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| 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 | 2,050 ft (625 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 802/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6189°N, 98.6576°W |
| County FIPS | 31001 |
Winner: Republican by 41.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.4% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 802/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 119 |
| Restaurants | 95 |
| Retail Stores | 148 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 25.6 min |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |