Nebraska City, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Fremont County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
7,287 Population 1,466/sq mi density
$67,993 Median Income $35,106 per capita
$147,800 Home Value $198,794 Zillow
$910 Median Rent 19.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$67,993 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,800 home value, $910/mo rent
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: $198,794
Median Rent
$910/mo
22% below
19.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
24% below
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
30% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nebraska City a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
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 1.3% (64% 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 $198,794. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,287
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density1,466/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.5%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,993
Per Capita$35,106
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$394M
Avg Weekly Wage$927

Housing

A+
Home Value$147,800
Rent$910
Ownership72.9%
Zillow$198,794
Housing Units3,146
Rent Burden19.2%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain34.1 in/yr
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.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.5% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.