At a Glance
Median Income
$69,375
$27,457 per capita
Home Value
$90,000
Zillow: $134,062
Bachelor's Degree+
22.8%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
18.1% smoking rate
How Long Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Long Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Long Island a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Long Island residents earn a median household income of $69,375 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,457. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 234 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Long Island is $90,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,062. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
22.8% of adults in Long Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Long Island has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population143
Median Age28.1 yrs
Density349/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,375
Per Capita$27,457
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$604M
Avg Weekly Wage$880
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent
Ownership80.9%
Zillow$134,062
Housing Units35
Rent Burden12.5%
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,288/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain24.9 in/yr
Elevation2,071 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.8%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 12%
Commute17 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Long Island was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.