Nebraska
Lynch is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 161. Residents earn $37,014 per year, which is 51% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lynch receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Lynch stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Lynch is $37,014, 51% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Lynch is $58,500, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $573 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Lynch experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. 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 | $37,014 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,071 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $711 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $49,049 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 92 |
| County GDP | $140M |
| Restaurants | 3 |
| Healthcare | 5 |
| Retail | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Commute Time | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |
| Census Median | $58,500 |
| 79% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $573 |
| 51% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.6% |
| Obesity | 39.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.8% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% |
| Depression | 18.6% |
| Mental Distress | 15.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,953/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 1.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,410 ft (430 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 304/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8312°N, 98.4669°W |
| County FIPS | 31015 |
Winner: Republican by 75 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.4% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 304/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 98.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5 |
| Restaurants | 3 |
| Retail Stores | 12 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |