Naponee, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Harlan County County

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
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, /mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Naponee, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,500
17% below
$36,552 per capita
Home Value
$39,300
86% below
Zillow: $127,958
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
77% below
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Naponee Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
83%
Home Value
14%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Naponee a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Naponee residents earn a median household income of $62,500 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,552. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 128 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Naponee is $39,300 , 86% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,958. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

7.8% of adults in Naponee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 25.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population122
Median Age56.8 yrs
Density530/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita$36,552
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$267M
Avg Weekly Wage$869

Housing

A+
Home Value$39,300
Rent
Ownership98.5%
Zillow$127,958
Housing Units111
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death8,062/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain25.1 in/yr
Elevation1,881 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 16%
Commute21 min
Broadband69.7%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Naponee was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Kearney Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.