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Nemaha, IA
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Nemaha, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Nemaha a Good Place to Live?
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 8.0% (122% 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.
Safety & Crime
Nemaha reports 471 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,006/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.