Nebraska
Nebraska City is a small city in Nebraska with a population of 7,287. Residents earn $67,993 per year, which is 10% below the national average.
Based on current data, Nebraska City receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Nebraska City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Nebraska City is $67,993, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Nebraska City is $147,800, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $910 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Nebraska City is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 69 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,811 per 100,000, 94% above the national average.
25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Nebraska City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches, including 24.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 86.3% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.7% |
| 2% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $67,993 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,106 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $927 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,410 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 285 |
| County GDP | $394M |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Healthcare | 13 |
| Retail | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,425 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.32% |
| Commute Time | 18.8 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |
| Census Median | $147,800 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $198,636 |
| Census Median Rent | $910 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,425 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.32% |
| Obesity | 41.8% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.9% |
| Depression | 19.0% |
| Mental Distress | 15.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.3% |
| Premature Death | 9,007/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 28.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Total Violent | 69.0/100K |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 27.6/100K |
| Robbery | 13.8/100K |
| Assault | 27.6/100K |
| Total Property | 3,810.6/100K |
| 94% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 2,071.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,629.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 110.5/100K |
| Arson | 13.8/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.1 inches |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,044 ft (318 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,466/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6759°N, 95.8616°W |
| County FIPS | 19071 |
Winner: Republican by 44.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.5% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,466/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 6 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Retail Stores | 30 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 18.8 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |