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Nemaha, IA

Iowa

Nemaha is a small town in Iowa with a population of 78. Residents earn $55,000 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
78 Population 975/sq mi density
$55,000 Median Income $20,988 per capita
$65,000 Home Value
$913 Median Rent 14.4% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, $913/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $55,000
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $65,000
77% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.1%
94% lower than US avg
Median Rent $913
21% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.0%
122% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.1%
59% lower than US avg

How Nemaha Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population78
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density975/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans50.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita$20,988
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$794M
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,000
Rent$913
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units35
Rent Burden14.4%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain33.8 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation1,324 ft (404 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.1%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute17 min
Broadband26.0%
Libraries8

Is Nemaha a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Nemaha receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Nemaha offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Nemaha is $55,000, 27% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.0%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Nemaha is $65,000, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $913 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

2.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Nemaha experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Nemaha has a population of 78 with a density of 975 people per square mile. The median age is 37.6 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.4%).

Population

78
Total Population
975
People / sq mi
37.6yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.3%
Female 57.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Nemaha vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Nemaha vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Nemaha is $55,000, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Nemaha vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,000
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$20,988
Avg Weekly Wage$971
IRS Avg AGI$76,693

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.0%
122% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.1%
59% below US avg
Establishments (County)392
County GDP$794M

Business (County)

Restaurants24
Healthcare30
Retail51
Manufacturing19

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,713
6% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.71%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.8 min
Drive Alone90.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Nemaha is $65,000, 77% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $913 (21% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$65,000
77% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$913
21% below US avg
Rent Burden14.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.1%
Housing Units35
Median Year Built1956

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,713
6% above US avg
Effective Rate5.71%
Nemaha has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.8 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.8 inches
11% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,324 ft (404 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density975/sq mi
Coordinates42.5147°N, 95.0885°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19161
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 2.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (94% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 51.6-point margin. 26.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.3%
D 23.7%

Winner: Republican by 51.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.1%
94% below US avg
High School+87.5%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.73
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density975/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access26.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities30
Restaurants24
Retail Stores51

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.8 min
Drive Alone90.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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