At a Glance
Median Income
$38,977
$25,039 per capita
Home Value
$91,300
Zillow: $198,842
Median Rent
$582/mo
19.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
19.2% smoking rate
How Niobrara Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Niobrara's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Niobrara a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Niobrara residents earn a median household income of $38,977 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,039. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 92 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Niobrara is $91,300 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,842. Median rent is $582/month, with 19.3% 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 1975.
Education
19.7% of adults in Niobrara hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Niobrara has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population365
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density500/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans20.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$38,977
Per Capita$25,039
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$140M
Avg Weekly Wage$711
Housing
A+
Home Value$91,300
Rent$582
Ownership75.3%
Zillow$198,842
Housing Units229
Rent Burden19.3%
Health
Obesity42.5%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,953/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain24.3 in/yr
Elevation1,299 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute18 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Niobrara was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.