Minatare, NE

Nebraska

Minatare is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 731. Residents earn $45,938 per year, which is 39% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
731 Population 1,661/sq mi density
$45,938 Median Income $23,212 per capita
$76,100 Home Value $211,227 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$45,938 median income, 11.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,100 home value
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $45,938
39% lower than US avg
Home Value $76,100
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.9%
62% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.2%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 11.1%
208% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.9%
44% lower than US avg

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

People

Population731
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density1,661/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 77%

Economy

C+
Median Income$45,938
Per Capita$23,212
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$2,384M
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$211,227

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression17.2%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain15.7 in/yr
Elevation3,821 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+80.2%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute17 min
Libraries6

Is Minatare a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Minatare receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Minatare offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Minatare is $45,938, 39% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.9% 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.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Minatare is $76,100, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Minatare experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches, including 42.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Minatare has a population of 731 with a density of 1,661 people per square mile. The median age is 41.4 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (77.2%), with 1.4% Hispanic.

Population

731
Total Population
1,661
People / sq mi
41.4yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Minatare vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only74.1%
6% below US avg
Spanish25.9%
93% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Minatare vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Minatare is $45,938, which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Minatare vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$45,938
39% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,212
Avg Weekly Wage$994
IRS Avg AGI$63,293

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.1%
208% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.9%
44% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,217
County GDP$2,384M

Business (County)

Restaurants103
Healthcare118
Retail146
Manufacturing39

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,423
55% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate7.13%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.6 min
Work from Home3.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Minatare is $76,100, 73% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $211,227.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$76,100
73% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$211,227

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

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-Occupied64.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,423
55% above US avg
Effective Rate7.13%
In Minatare, 38.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 17.2% report depression. 25.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Minatare vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.2%
19% above US avg
Diabetes10.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure30.6%
Asthma8.8%
COPD5.2%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.0%
Physical Inactivity25.8%
Depression17.2%
Mental Distress14.3%
Physical Distress11.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.3%
Checkup Rate73.9%
Premature Death10,217/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access80.8%
Healthcare Facilities118

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Minatare has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 15.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall15.7 inches
59% below US avg
Snowfall42.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,821 ft (1,165 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density1,661/sq mi
Coordinates41.8116°N, 103.5009°W
County FIPS31157
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 47.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.4%
D 25.6%

Winner: Republican by 47.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.9%
62% below US avg
High School+80.2%
School Test Score5.81
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density1,661/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities118
Restaurants103
Retail Stores146

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.6 min
Work from Home3.4%

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