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Neligh, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Antelope County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,636 Population 1,121/sq mi density
$60,000 Median Income $31,973 per capita
$145,100 Home Value $177,602 Zillow
$856 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,000 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,100 home value, $856/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Neligh, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,000
20% below
$31,973 per capita
Home Value
$145,100
49% below
Zillow: $177,602
Median Rent
$856/mo
26% below
24.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
248/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.9%
41% below
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
33% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
291 sunny days/yr

How Neligh Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
80%
Home Value
51%
Rent
74%
Poverty
14%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Neligh a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Neligh residents earn a median household income of $60,000 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,973. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 284 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Neligh is $145,100 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,602. Median rent is $856/month, with 24.3% 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.

Safety & Crime

Neligh reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 248/100K.

Education

19.9% of adults in Neligh hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Neligh has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population1,636
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density1,121/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,000
Per Capita$31,973
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$777M
Avg Weekly Wage$918

Housing

A+
Home Value$145,100
Rent$856
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$177,602
Housing Units788
Rent Burden24.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property248/100K

Health

Obesity42.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,812/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain26.1 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,759 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute12 min
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Neligh was founded in 1873.
The median home in Neligh was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.