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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,875 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,046 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,033 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,151 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 646 |
| County GDP | $1,248M |
| Restaurants | 46 |
| Healthcare | 51 |
| Retail | 70 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,856 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.25% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $92,500 |
| 67% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,856 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.25% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,472/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.3 inches |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,675 ft (511 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 200/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7240°N, 97.7236°W |
| County FIPS | 31185 |
Winner: Republican by 51.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.0% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 200/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 16.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Restaurants | 46 |
| Retail Stores | 70 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |