Nehawka, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Fremont County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
167 Population 668/sq mi density
$86,250 Median Income $37,925 per capita
$116,800 Home Value $249,054 Zillow
$1,083 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$86,250 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,800 home value, $1,083/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Nehawka, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,250
15% above
$37,925 per capita
Home Value
$116,800
59% below
Zillow: $249,054
Median Rent
$1,083/mo
7% below
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
60% below
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Nehawka Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
115%
Home Value
41%
Rent
93%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nehawka a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Nehawka residents earn a median household income of $86,250 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,925. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Nehawka is $116,800 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,054. Median rent is $1,083/month, with 18.8% 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 1938.

Education

13.6% of adults in Nehawka hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nehawka 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 33.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population167
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density668/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans12.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$86,250
Per Capita$37,925
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$394M
Avg Weekly Wage$927

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,800
Rent$1,083
Ownership90.8%
Zillow$249,054
Housing Units87
Rent Burden18.8%

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death9,007/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain33.6 in/yr
Elevation997 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute32 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Nehawka was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.