Nebraska
Nickerson is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 572. Residents earn $117,500 per year, which is 56% above the national average.
Based on current data, Nickerson receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Nickerson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Nickerson is $117,500, which is significantly higher than the national average — 56% above $75,149. This places Nickerson among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. 11.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Nickerson is $74,800, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $960 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
3.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 41.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Nickerson experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 44.5% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 55.5% |
| 314% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $117,500 |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,245 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,044 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,210 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,109 |
| County GDP | $3,064M |
| Restaurants | 95 |
| Healthcare | 120 |
| Retail | 142 |
| Manufacturing | 52 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,834 |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.80% |
| Commute Time | 39.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.4% |
| Census Median | $74,800 |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $353,575 |
| Census Median Rent | $960 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 26.5% |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,834 |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.80% |
| Obesity | 40.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.1% |
| Depression | 17.1% |
| Mental Distress | 14.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,617/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 120 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,206 ft (368 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,505/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5347°N, 96.4709°W |
| County FIPS | 31053 |
Winner: Republican by 32.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 3.4% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 41.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,505/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 94.9% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 120 |
| Restaurants | 95 |
| Retail Stores | 142 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 39.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.4% |