Nebraska
Niobrara is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 365. Residents earn $38,977 per year, which is 48% below the national average.
Based on current data, Niobrara receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Niobrara offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Niobrara is $38,977, 48% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Niobrara is $91,300, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $582 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Niobrara experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 99.4% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $38,977 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,039 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $711 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $49,049 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.0% |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 92 |
| County GDP | $140M |
| Restaurants | 3 |
| Healthcare | 5 |
| Retail | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Commute Time | 18.2 min |
| Work from Home | 8.1% |
| Census Median | $91,300 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $174,912 |
| Census Median Rent | $582 |
| 50% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.3% |
| Obesity | 42.5% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.8% |
| Depression | 19.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,953/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 1.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 24.3 inches |
| 36% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,299 ft (396 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 500/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7500°N, 98.0315°W |
| County FIPS | 31015 |
Winner: Republican by 75 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.7% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 500/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5 |
| Restaurants | 3 |
| Retail Stores | 12 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 18.2 min |
| Work from Home | 8.1% |