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Lodgepole, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Deuel County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
221 Population 460/sq mi density
$38,125 Median Income $32,040 per capita
$65,000 Home Value $153,293 Zillow
$536 Median Rent 31.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr
350 Violent Crime/100K 2,670 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$38,125 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, $536/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
350 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Lodgepole, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,125
49% below
$32,040 per capita
Home Value
$65,000
77% below
Zillow: $153,293
Median Rent
$536/mo
54% below
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
350/100K
8% below
2,670/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
65% below
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
4% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
316 sunny days/yr

How Lodgepole Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
51%
Home Value
23%
Rent
46%
Poverty
104%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lodgepole a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lodgepole residents earn a median household income of $38,125 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,040. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 78 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lodgepole is $65,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,293. Median rent is $536/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.

Safety & Crime

Lodgepole reports 350 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,670/100K.

Education

11.9% of adults in Lodgepole hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lodgepole has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population221
Median Age60.1 yrs
Density460/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$38,125
Per Capita$32,040
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$88M
Avg Weekly Wage$761

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,000
Rent$536
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$153,293
Housing Units186
Rent Burden31.0%

Crime

F
Violent350/100K
Property2,670/100K

Health

Obesity33.5%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,402/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain17.6 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation3,833 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute18 min
Broadband74.3%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Lodgepole was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.