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Nelson, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Nuckolls County County
Nelson, NE
At a Glance
How Nelson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nelson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Nelson a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Nelson residents earn a median household income of $54,408 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,190. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 187 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nelson is $72,900 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $73,736. Median rent is $620/month, with 23.3% 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 1943.
Safety & Crime
Nelson reports 52 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,258/100K.
Education
18.8% of adults in Nelson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nelson has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.