At a Glance
Median Income
$47,083
$22,645 per capita
Home Value
$70,000
Zillow: $211,227
Median Rent
$738/mo
46.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
35/100K
1,960/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
316 sunny days/yr
How Melbeta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Melbeta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Melbeta a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Melbeta residents earn a median household income of $47,083 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,645. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,217 business establishments, including 103 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Melbeta is $70,000 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,227. Median rent is $738/month, with 46.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Safety & Crime
Melbeta reports 35 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,960/100K.
Education
6.0% of adults in Melbeta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Melbeta has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population149
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density2,483/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$47,083
Per Capita$22,645
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$2,384M
Avg Weekly Wage$994
Housing
A+
Home Value$70,000
Rent$738
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$211,227
Housing Units79
Rent Burden46.0%
Crime
F
Violent35/100K
Property1,960/100K
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,217/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain15.7 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation3,826 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute14 min
Broadband66.0%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Melbeta was built in 1943.
38.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 103 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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