Lushton, NE

Nebraska

Lushton is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 28. Residents earn $51,875 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
28 Population 200/sq mi density
$51,875 Median Income $32,046 per capita
$92,500 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,500 home value
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,875
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $92,500
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.0%
41% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Lushton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population28
Median Age78.3 yrs
Density200/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans23.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$51,875
Per Capita$32,046
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,248M

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain27.3 in/yr
Elevation1,675 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+88.0%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
CommuteN/A
Broadband16.0%
Libraries1

Is Lushton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lushton receives an overall livability score of 3.9 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 below-average incomes. Lushton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lushton is $51,875, 31% below 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%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lushton is $92,500, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Lushton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches, including 24.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Lushton has a population of 28 with a density of 200 people per square mile. The median age is 78.3 years, 101% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

28
Total Population
200
People / sq mi
78.3yrs
Median Age
101% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.9%
Female 57.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Lushton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lushton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lushton is $51,875, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Lushton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,875
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,046
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
IRS Avg AGI$81,151

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)646
County GDP$1,248M

Business (County)

Restaurants46
Healthcare51
Retail70
Manufacturing29

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,856
39% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.25%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Lushton is $92,500, 67% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$92,500
67% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$706
1 Bedroom$791
2 Bedrooms$1,001
3 Bedrooms$1,274
4 Bedrooms$1,409

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,856
39% above US avg
Effective Rate5.25%

Health Metrics: Lushton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Premature Death7,472/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access69.8%
Healthcare Facilities51

Crime Rates: Lushton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Lushton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 27.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall27.3 inches
28% below US avg
Snowfall24.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,675 ft (511 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density200/sq mi
Coordinates40.7240°N, 97.7236°W
County FIPS31185
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 51.3-point margin. 16.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.9%
D 23.6%

Winner: Republican by 51.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.0%
41% below US avg
High School+88.0%
School Test Score5.81
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density200/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access16.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities51
Restaurants46
Retail Stores70

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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