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Lake Waconda, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Fremont County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
161 Population 1,342/sq mi density
$140,221 Median Income $69,121 per capita
$339,200 Home Value $342,758 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
69 Violent Crime/100K 3,811 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$140,221 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$339,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
69 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Waconda, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$140,221
87% above
$69,121 per capita
Home Value
$339,200
20% above
Zillow: $342,758
Violent Crime
69/100K
82% below
3,811/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
31% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Lake Waconda Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lake Waconda's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
187%
Home Value
120%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
18%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Waconda a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Waconda residents earn a median household income of $140,221 , which is 87% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $69,121. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 285 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Waconda is $339,200 , 20% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $342,758. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average).

Safety & Crime

Lake Waconda reports 69 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,811/100K.

Education

23.2% of adults in Lake Waconda hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Waconda has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population161
Median Age62.8 yrs
Density1,342/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$140,221
Per Capita$69,121
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$394M
Avg Weekly Wage$927

Housing

A+
Home Value$339,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$342,758
Rent Burden19.8%

Crime

F
Violent69/100K
Property3,811/100K

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,007/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain34.1 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation943 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5

Did You Know?

17.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.