Leshara, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Saunders County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
143 Population 2,043/sq mi density
$78,977 Median Income $42,844 per capita
$140,900 Home Value $515,089 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,977 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,900 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Leshara, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,977
5% above
$42,844 per capita
Home Value
$140,900
50% below
Zillow: $515,089
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
80% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Leshara Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
105%
Home Value
50%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Leshara a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Leshara residents earn a median household income of $78,977 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,844. 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 656 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Leshara is $140,900 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $515,089. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.

Education

6.6% of adults in Leshara hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Leshara has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population143
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density2,043/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$78,977
Per Capita$42,844
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,090M
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Housing

A+
Home Value$140,900
Rent
Ownership96.0%
Zillow$515,089
Housing Units92
Rent Burden22.7%

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,667/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain33.1 in/yr
Elevation1,175 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute19 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Leshara was built in 1961.
20.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.