At a Glance
Median Income
$71,667
$54,115 per capita
Home Value
$147,500
Zillow: $181,331
Bachelor's Degree+
31.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
10.8% smoking rate
How Menlo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Menlo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Menlo a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Menlo residents earn a median household income of $71,667 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,115. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 122 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Menlo is $147,500 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,331. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Education
31.6% of adults in Menlo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Menlo has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population33
Median Age30.6 yrs
Density275/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,667
Per Capita$54,115
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$224M
Avg Weekly Wage$930
Housing
A+
Home Value$147,500
Rent
Ownership91.7%
Zillow$181,331
Housing Units14
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death13,932/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain21.4 in/yr
Elevation2,948 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Commute21 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed89 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Menlo was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.