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Naper, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Keya Paha County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
117 Population 836/sq mi density
$26,719 Median Income $18,038 per capita
$24,400 Home Value $245,195 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
108 Violent Crime/100K 352 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$26,719 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$24,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
108 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Naper, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$26,719
64% below
$18,038 per capita
Home Value
$24,400
91% below
Zillow: $245,195
Violent Crime
108/100K
72% below
352/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
79% below
75.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
291 sunny days/yr

How Naper Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
36%
Home Value
9%
Poverty
51%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Naper a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Naper residents earn a median household income of $26,719 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,038. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 32 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Naper is $24,400 , 91% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,195. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Safety & Crime

Naper reports 108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 352/100K.

Education

7.1% of adults in Naper hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 75.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Naper has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population117
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density836/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans72.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$26,719
Per Capita$18,038
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$53M
Avg Weekly Wage$647

Housing

A+
Home Value$24,400
Rent
Ownership89.4%
Zillow$245,195
Housing Units80
Rent Burden17.7%

Crime

F
Violent108/100K
Property352/100K

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain27.1 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,983 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+75.7%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 92% / D 8%
Commute20 min
Broadband47.0%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Naper was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Ainsworth Regional (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
35.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.