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Nebraska City, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Fremont County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
7,287 Population 1,466/sq mi density
$67,993 Median Income $35,106 per capita
$147,800 Home Value $198,636 Zillow
$910 Median Rent 19.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
247 Violent Crime/100K 4,207 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$67,993 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,800 home value, $910/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
247 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Nebraska City, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,993
10% below
$35,106 per capita
Home Value
$147,800
48% below
Zillow: $198,636
Median Rent
$910/mo
22% below
19.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
247/100K
35% below
4,207/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
24% below
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
30% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Nebraska City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
52%
Rent
78%
Poverty
104%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
25%
Crime
65%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nebraska City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Nebraska City residents earn a median household income of $67,993 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,106. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 285 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nebraska City is $147,800 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,636. Median rent is $910/month, with 19.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Safety & Crime

Nebraska City reports 247 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,207/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

25.5% of adults in Nebraska City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nebraska City has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population7,287
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density1,466/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,993
Per Capita$35,106
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$394M
Avg Weekly Wage$927

Housing

A+
Home Value$147,800
Rent$910
Ownership72.9%
Zillow$198,636
Housing Units3,146
Rent Burden19.2%

Crime

F
Violent247/100K
Property4,207/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault220/100K
Burglary935/100K

Health

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,007/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain34.1 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,044 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute19 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Nebraska City was founded in 1855.
The median home in Nebraska City was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.