Mullen, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Cherry County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
419 Population 1,022/sq mi density
$45,610 Median Income $34,332 per capita
$81,900 Home Value $147,892 Zillow
$569 Median Rent 13.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$45,610 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,900 home value, $569/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Mullen, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,610
39% below
$34,332 per capita
Home Value
$81,900
71% below
Zillow: $147,892
Median Rent
$569/mo
51% below
13.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%
21% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Mullen Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Mullen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
61%
Home Value
29%
Rent
49%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
79%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mullen a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mullen residents earn a median household income of $45,610 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,332. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 294 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mullen is $81,900 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,892. Median rent is $569/month, with 13.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Education

26.6% of adults in Mullen hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mullen has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population419
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density1,022/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$45,610
Per Capita$34,332
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$485M
Avg Weekly Wage$795

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,900
Rent$569
Ownership64.3%
Zillow$147,892
Housing Units290
Rent Burden13.8%

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,393/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain24.2 in/yr
Elevation3,207 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.6%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute21 min
Broadband69.0%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Mullen was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Ainsworth Regional (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.