At a Glance
Median Income
$45,938
$23,212 per capita
Home Value
$76,100
Zillow: $211,227
Violent Crime
35/100K
1,960/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
80.2% high school+
Unemployment
11.1%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
316 sunny days/yr
How Minatare Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Minatare's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Minatare a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Minatare residents earn a median household income of $45,938 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,212. The unemployment rate stands at 11.1% (208% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% 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 Minatare is $76,100 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,227. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Minatare 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
12.9% of adults in Minatare hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
80.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Minatare 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
Population731
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density1,661/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,938
Per Capita$23,212
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$2,384M
Avg Weekly Wage$994
Housing
A+
Home Value$76,100
Rent
Ownership64.4%
Zillow$211,227
Housing Units401
Rent Burden27.0%
Crime
F
Violent35/100K
Property1,960/100K
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death10,217/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain15.7 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation3,821 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+80.2%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute17 min
Broadband57.4%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Minatare was founded in 1900.
The median home in Minatare was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.6% 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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