North Loup, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Valley County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
263 Population 641/sq mi density
$49,141 Median Income $28,779 per capita
$55,000 Home Value $90,668 Zillow
$615 Median Rent 18.2% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$49,141 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,000 home value, $615/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher

North Loup, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,141
35% below
$28,779 per capita
Home Value
$55,000
80% below
Zillow: $90,668
Median Rent
$615/mo
47% below
18.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
34% below
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
33% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How North Loup Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
20%
Rent
53%
Poverty
119%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North Loup a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

North Loup residents earn a median household income of $49,141 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,779. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 232 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in North Loup is $55,000 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $90,668. Median rent is $615/month, with 18.2% 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 1938.

Education

22.2% of adults in North Loup hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

North Loup has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population263
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density641/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,141
Per Capita$28,779
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$385M
Avg Weekly Wage$883

Housing

A+
Home Value$55,000
Rent$615
Ownership84.0%
Zillow$90,668
Housing Units159
Rent Burden18.2%

Health

Obesity42.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,970/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain26.0 in/yr
Elevation1,964 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute17 min
Broadband70.4%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in North Loup was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.