At a Glance
Median Income
$18,563
$22,965 per capita
Violent Crime
141/100K
565/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
35.2%
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
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
3.0 / 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 unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,020 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Nekoma reports 141 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 565/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population54
Median Age71.4 yrs
Density415/mi²
Male / Female82% / 19%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans54.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$18,563
Per Capita$22,965
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty
County GDP$2,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership81.5%
Zillow$124,048
Housing Units52
Rent Burden25.4%
Crime
F
Violent141/100K
Property565/100K
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,545/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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%
Broadband54.0%
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.
76.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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