Newport, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Rock County County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
58 Population 181/sq mi density
$136,250 Median Income $51,526 per capita
$45,000 Home Value $184,537 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$136,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,000 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Newport, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$136,250
81% above
$51,526 per capita
Home Value
$45,000
84% below
Zillow: $184,537
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
8% above
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Newport Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
181%
Home Value
16%
Poverty
142%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Newport a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Newport residents earn a median household income of $136,250 , which is 81% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,526. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 60 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Newport is $45,000 , 84% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,537. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Education

0.0% of adults in Newport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Newport has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population58
Median Age50.1 yrs
Density181/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$136,250
Per Capita$51,526
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$133M
Avg Weekly Wage$863

Housing

A+
Home Value$45,000
Rent
Ownership95.5%
Zillow$184,537
Housing Units33
Rent Burden21.3%

Health

Obesity34.6%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain27.1 in/yr
Elevation2,232 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 10%
Commute15 min
Broadband77.3%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Newport was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Ainsworth Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.