At a Glance
Median Income
$51,875
$32,046 per capita
Home Value
$92,500
Zillow: $175,493
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
13.7% smoking rate
How Lushton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lushton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lushton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lushton residents earn a median household income of $51,875 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,046. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 646 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lushton is $92,500 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,493. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
20.0% of adults in Lushton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 27.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population28
Median Age78.3 yrs
Density200/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans18.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$51,875
Per Capita$32,046
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,248M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,500
Rent
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$175,493
Housing Units24
Rent Burden20.1%
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain27.3 in/yr
Elevation1,675 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Lushton was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.