Nebraska
Mullen is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 419. Residents earn $45,610 per year, which is 39% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mullen receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Mullen stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Mullen is $45,610, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Mullen is $81,900, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $569 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
26.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Mullen experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches, including 41.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $45,610 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,332 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $795 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,223 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 294 |
| County GDP | $485M |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Healthcare | 15 |
| Retail | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,133 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.60% |
| Commute Time | 21.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |
| Census Median | $81,900 |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $119,255 |
| Census Median Rent | $569 |
| 51% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,133 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.60% |
| Obesity | 40.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.3% |
| Depression | 19.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,393/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 66.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 24.3 inches |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 41.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,207 ft (977 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,022/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0430°N, 101.0446°W |
| County FIPS | 31031 |
Winner: Republican by 76.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.6% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,022/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Retail Stores | 38 |
| Avg Commute | 21.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |