Nebraska
North Loup is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 263. Residents earn $49,141 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, North Loup receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. North Loup offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in North Loup is $49,141, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. 14.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in North Loup is $55,000, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $615 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
22.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
North Loup experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.0 inches, including 30.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 92.7% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.3% |
| 46% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,141 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,779 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $883 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $49,707 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.7% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 232 |
| County GDP | $385M |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Healthcare | 16 |
| Retail | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,300 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.00% |
| Commute Time | 16.8 min |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |
| Census Median | $55,000 |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $90,668 |
| Census Median Rent | $615 |
| 47% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,300 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.00% |
| Obesity | 42.6% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% |
| Depression | 19.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.1% |
| Premature Death | 7,970/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.0 inches |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,964 ft (599 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 641/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4954°N, 98.7727°W |
| County FIPS | 31175 |
Winner: Republican by 63.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.2% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 641/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Retail Stores | 29 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 16.8 min |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |