La Platte, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Mills County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
35
Population
125/sq mi density
51°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
La Platte, NE
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
How La Platte Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Platte's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Platte a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
0.0% of adults in La Platte hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Platte has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population35
Median Age24.5 yrs
Density125/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$645M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,059
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$303,908
Housing Units45
Rent Burden26.7%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,695/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain31.8 in/yr
Elevation988 ft
Education
A+Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.