At a Glance
Median Income
$47,031
$29,015 per capita
Home Value
$109,800
Zillow: $161,214
Median Rent
$931/mo
35.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.6%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
7.1% poverty rate
How Nebo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nebo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nebo a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nebo residents earn a median household income of $47,031 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,015. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,209 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nebo is $109,800 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,214. Median rent is $931/month, with 35.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
7.6% of adults in Nebo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nebo has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population223
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density892/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$47,031
Per Capita$29,015
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$2,661M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,054
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,800
Rent$931
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$161,214
Housing Units96
Rent Burden35.6%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Premature Death11,560/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation401 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.6%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Nebo was founded in 1840.
The median home in Nebo was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.