At a Glance
Median Income
$130,625
$69,409 per capita
Home Value
$62,500
Zillow: $171,208
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
12.1% 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?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nekoma residents earn a median household income of $130,625 , which is 74% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $69,409. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 173 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nekoma is $62,500 , 78% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,208. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
26.3% of adults in Nekoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nekoma has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C).
Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population22
Median Age67.2 yrs
Density59/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born9.1%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$130,625
Per Capita$69,409
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$589M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,095
Housing
A+
Home Value$62,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$171,208
Housing Units15
Rent Burden35.0%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,632/100K
Climate
Avg Temp37°F
Rain21.9 in/yr
Elevation1,623 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed217 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Nekoma was founded in 1905.
The median home in Nekoma was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Devils Lake Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.500 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 217 Mbps.