Nebraska · Metropolitan Area
Leshara is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 143. Residents earn $78,977 per year, which is 5% above the national average.
Based on current data, Leshara receives an overall livability score of 3.7 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 high obesity rates. Leshara offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Leshara is $78,977, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Leshara is $140,900, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
6.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Leshara experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches, including 31.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 99.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $78,977 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,844 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $960 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $104,730 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 656 |
| County GDP | $1,090M |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Healthcare | 33 |
| Retail | 72 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,137 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.36% |
| Commute Time | 18.5 min |
| Work from Home | 20.7% |
| Census Median | $140,900 |
| 50% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 96.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,137 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.36% |
| Obesity | 38.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 8.0% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.0% |
| Depression | 15.0% |
| Mental Distress | 12.7% |
| Physical Distress | 9.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.8% |
| Premature Death | 6,667/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.2 inches |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,175 ft (358 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,043/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3298°N, 96.4292°W |
| County FIPS | 31155 |
Winner: Republican by 46.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.6% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,043/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 81.0% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Retail Stores | 72 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 18.5 min |
| Work from Home | 20.7% |