Nebraska
Maxwell is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 230. Residents earn $78,750 per year, which is 5% above the national average.
Based on current data, Maxwell receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Maxwell offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Maxwell is $78,750, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Maxwell is $89,700, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $821 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Maxwell experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches, including 29.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 92.7% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.3% |
| 46% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $78,750 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,551 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,003 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,078 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.5% |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,126 |
| County GDP | $3,307M |
| Restaurants | 98 |
| Healthcare | 136 |
| Retail | 155 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,229 |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.83% |
| Commute Time | 16.6 min |
| Work from Home | 0.8% |
| Census Median | $89,700 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $256,043 |
| $/Sq Ft | $84 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $821 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,229 |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.83% |
| Obesity | 36.9% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.0% |
| Depression | 20.1% |
| Mental Distress | 15.2% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,594/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 136 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 21.1 inches |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 29.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,712 ft (827 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 500/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0771°N, 100.5263°W |
| County FIPS | 31111 |
Winner: Republican by 55.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.5% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 500/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 136 |
| Restaurants | 98 |
| Retail Stores | 155 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 16.6 min |
| Work from Home | 0.8% |