At a Glance
Median Income
$18,563
$22,965 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
35.2%
13.0% smoking rate
How Nekoma Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nekoma's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nekoma a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nekoma residents earn a median household income of $18,563 , which is 75% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,965. The area is home to 1,020 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Education
0.0% of adults in Nekoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nekoma has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population54
Median Age71.4 yrs
Density415/mi²
Male / Female82% / 19%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans74.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$18,563
Per Capita$22,965
Unemployment
Poverty
County GDP$2,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership81.5%
Zillow$124,048
Housing Units52
Rent Burden25.4%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,545/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain39.4 in/yr
Elevation815 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Broadband25.9%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Nekoma was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
74.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.