Nemaha, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Nemaha County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
94 Population 313/sq mi density
$51,875 Median Income $36,516 per capita
$56,700 Home Value $181,679 Zillow
$883 Median Rent 12.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$51,875 median income, 14.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,700 home value, $883/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Nemaha, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,875
31% below
$36,516 per capita
Home Value
$56,700
80% below
Zillow: $181,679
Median Rent
$883/mo
24% below
12.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.6%
9% above
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
14.3%
297% above
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
28% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Income
69%
Home Value
20%
Rent
76%
Poverty
93%
Bachelor's
109%
Unemployment
397%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nemaha a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 $51,875 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,516. The unemployment rate stands at 14.3% (297% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 221 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nemaha is $56,700 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,679. Median rent is $883/month, with 12.5% 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 1938.

Education

36.6% of adults in Nemaha hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% above the national average). 91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nemaha has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population94
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density313/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$51,875
Per Capita$36,516
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$1,065M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,297

Housing

A+
Home Value$56,700
Rent$883
Ownership90.2%
Zillow$181,679
Housing Units82
Rent Burden12.5%

Health

Obesity41.2%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,244/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain32.3 in/yr
Elevation917 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.6%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute39 min
Broadband72.5%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Nemaha was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.