Naponee, NE

Nebraska

Naponee is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 122. Residents earn $62,500 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
122 Population 530/sq mi density
$62,500 Median Income $36,552 per capita
$39,300 Home Value $127,958 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$39,300 home value
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,500
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $39,300
86% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.8%
77% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.1%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.0%
60% lower than US avg

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

People

Population122
Median Age56.8 yrs
Density530/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita$36,552
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$267M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$39,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$127,958

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.7%
Heart Disease6.6%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain24.7 in/yr
Elevation1,881 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+95.1%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 16%
Commute21 min
Broadband74.0%
Libraries2

Is Naponee a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Naponee receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Naponee offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Naponee is $62,500, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Naponee is $39,300, 86% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Naponee experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.7 inches, including 15.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Naponee has a population of 122 with a density of 530 people per square mile. The median age is 56.8 years, 46% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.1%), with 1.6% Hispanic.

Population

122
Total Population
530
People / sq mi
56.8yrs
Median Age
46% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60.7%
Female 39.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Naponee vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Naponee vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Naponee is $62,500, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Naponee vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,500
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,552
Avg Weekly Wage$869
IRS Avg AGI$71,154

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.0%
60% below US avg
Establishments (County)128
County GDP$267M

Business (County)

Restaurants10
Healthcare9
Retail17

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,500
29% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate11.45%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.6 min
Work from Home1.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Naponee is $39,300, 86% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $127,958.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$39,300
86% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$127,958

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-Occupied98.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,500
29% above US avg
Effective Rate11.45%
In Naponee, 38.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 19.7% report depression. 28.5% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.1%
19% above US avg
Diabetes11.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
High Blood Pressure32.3%
Asthma9.7%
COPD7.5%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.3%
Physical Inactivity28.5%
Depression19.7%
Mental Distress16.1%
Physical Distress13.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.5%
Checkup Rate68.9%
Premature Death8,062/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access47.2%
Healthcare Facilities9

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Naponee has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 24.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall24.7 inches
35% below US avg
Snowfall15.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,881 ft (573 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density530/sq mi
Coordinates40.0747°N, 99.1386°W
County FIPS31083
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 68-point margin. 74.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 83.6%
D 15.5%

Winner: Republican by 68 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.8%
77% below US avg
High School+95.1%
School Test Score5.81
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density530/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access74.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities9
Restaurants10
Retail Stores17

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.6 min
Work from Home1.6%

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