Nebraska
Lodgepole is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 221. Residents earn $38,125 per year, which is 49% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lodgepole receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Lodgepole offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lodgepole is $38,125, 49% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Lodgepole is $65,000, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $536 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Lodgepole experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches, including 27.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $38,125 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,040 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $761 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,699 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 78 |
| County GDP | $88M |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Retail | 11 |
| Commute Time | 18.2 min |
| Work from Home | 4.8% |
| Census Median | $65,000 |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $153,293 |
| Census Median Rent | $536 |
| 54% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.6% |
| Obesity | 33.5% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.9% |
| Depression | 18.9% |
| Mental Distress | 15.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,402/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.1% |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 17.6 inches |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,833 ft (1,168 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 460/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1489°N, 102.6386°W |
| County FIPS | 31049 |
Winner: Republican by 68.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.9% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 460/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Retail Stores | 11 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 18.2 min |
| Work from Home | 4.8% |