Meadow Grove, NE

Nebraska

Meadow Grove is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 207. Residents earn $56,250 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
207 Population 668/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $34,587 per capita
$68,200 Home Value $309,089 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,200 home value
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,250
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $68,200
76% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.8%
59% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.5%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.2%
66% lower than US avg

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

People

Population207
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density668/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$34,587
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$738M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$309,089

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression17.6%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain27.6 in/yr
Elevation1,637 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+98.7%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute21 min
Broadband78.0%
Libraries3

Is Meadow Grove a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Meadow Grove receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Meadow Grove offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Meadow Grove is $56,250, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Meadow Grove is $68,200, 76% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Meadow Grove experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches, including 31.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Meadow Grove has a population of 207 with a density of 668 people per square mile. The median age is 39.3 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.8%), with 2.9% Black.

Population

207
Total Population
668
People / sq mi
39.3yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Meadow Grove vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Meadow Grove vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Meadow Grove is $56,250, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Meadow Grove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,250
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,587
Avg Weekly Wage$919
IRS Avg AGI$80,902

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.2%
66% below US avg
Establishments (County)244
County GDP$738M

Business (County)

Restaurants14
Healthcare20
Retail32
Manufacturing8

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,155
19% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.09%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.8 min
Work from Home0.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Meadow Grove is $68,200, 76% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $309,089.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$68,200
76% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$309,089

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$78
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio95.9%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

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-Occupied89.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,155
19% above US avg
Effective Rate6.09%
In Meadow Grove, 39.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 17.6% report depression. 23.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Meadow Grove vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.5%
23% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure30.5%
Asthma9.7%
COPD5.5%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.0%
Physical Inactivity23.6%
Depression17.6%
Mental Distress15.0%
Physical Distress10.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.9%
Checkup Rate73.2%
Premature Death7,469/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access70.1%
Healthcare Facilities20

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Meadow Grove has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 27.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall27.6 inches
27% below US avg
Snowfall31.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,637 ft (499 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density668/sq mi
Coordinates42.0290°N, 97.7360°W
County FIPS31139
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 76.3-point margin. 78.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 87.8%
D 11.4%

Winner: Republican by 76.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.8%
59% below US avg
High School+98.7%
School Test Score5.81
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density668/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access78.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities20
Restaurants14
Retail Stores32

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.8 min
Work from Home0.8%

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