Nebraska
Milligan is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 284. Residents earn $55,000 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Milligan 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. Milligan offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Milligan is $55,000, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Milligan is $83,800, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $688 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Milligan experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches, including 20.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,000 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,286 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,022 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,693 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.6% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 280 |
| County GDP | $560M |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,867 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.42% |
| Commute Time | 27.6 min |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |
| Census Median | $83,800 |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $167,296 |
| Census Median Rent | $688 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,867 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.42% |
| Obesity | 42.7% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.6% |
| Depression | 18.5% |
| Mental Distress | 15.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.7% |
| Premature Death | 5,978/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.4 inches |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 20.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,604 ft (489 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,092/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5000°N, 97.3884°W |
| County FIPS | 31059 |
Winner: Republican by 54.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.7% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,092/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Retail Stores | 30 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 27.6 min |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |