Newman Grove, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Madison County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
934 Population 1,698/sq mi density
$57,000 Median Income $24,658 per capita
$82,500 Home Value $196,087 Zillow
$689 Median Rent 19.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$57,000 median income, 12.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,500 home value, $689/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Newman Grove, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,000
24% below
$24,658 per capita
Home Value
$82,500
71% below
Zillow: $196,087
Median Rent
$689/mo
41% below
19.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
69% below
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
12.2%
239% above
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
29% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Newman Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Newman Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
76%
Home Value
29%
Rent
59%
Poverty
98%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
339%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Newman Grove a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Newman Grove residents earn a median household income of $57,000 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,658. The unemployment rate stands at 12.2% (239% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,339 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Newman Grove is $82,500 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,087. Median rent is $689/month, with 19.1% 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

10.4% of adults in Newman Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Newman Grove has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population934
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density1,698/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born9.4%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$57,000
Per Capita$24,658
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$3,228M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,063

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,500
Rent$689
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$196,087
Housing Units365
Rent Burden19.1%

Health

Obesity41.5%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,586/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain27.2 in/yr
Elevation1,747 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute23 min
Broadband79.9%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Newman Grove was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.