At a Glance
Median Income
$55,000
$20,988 per capita
Home Value
$65,000
Zillow: $142,224
Median Rent
$913/mo
14.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.1%
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
15.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
17.6% smoking rate
How Nemaha Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nemaha's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nemaha 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
Nemaha residents earn a median household income of $55,000 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,988. The unemployment rate stands at 15.4% (328% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 392 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nemaha is $65,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,224. Median rent is $913/month, with 14.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
2.1% of adults in Nemaha hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(94% below the national average).
87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 33.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population78
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density975/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita$20,988
Unemployment15.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$794M
Avg Weekly Wage$971
Housing
A+
Home Value$65,000
Rent$913
Ownership73.1%
Zillow$142,224
Housing Units35
Rent Burden14.4%
Health
Obesity42.4%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,910/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain33.1 in/yr
Elevation1,324 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.1%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute17 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Nemaha was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.