Nebraska
North Platte is a small city in Nebraska with a population of 23,030. Residents earn $57,805 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, North Platte receives an overall livability score of 3.1 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 Platte offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in North Platte is $57,805, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. 11.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in North Platte is $159,500, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $882 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in North Platte is below the national average at 335 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,169 per 100,000, 113% above the national average.
18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
North Platte experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.2 inches, including 28.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 94.0% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.0% |
| 55% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,805 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,989 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,003 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,078 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,126 |
| County GDP | $3,307M |
| Restaurants | 98 |
| Healthcare | 136 |
| Retail | 155 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,229 |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.28% |
| Commute Time | 12.7 min |
| Work from Home | 2.7% |
| Census Median | $159,500 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $207,205 |
| Median List Price | $216,000 |
| Median List Price | $216,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $141 |
| Homes Sold | 25 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.4% |
| Price Drops | 18.0% |
| Inventory | 39 |
| Census Median Rent | $882 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $919 |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,229 |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.28% |
| Obesity | 41.6% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.1% |
| Depression | 20.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.5% |
| Premature Death | 9,594/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 136 |
| Total Violent | 334.8/100K |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 32.7/100K |
| Robbery | 20.4/100K |
| Assault | 281.8/100K |
| Total Property | 4,169.1/100K |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 710.5/100K |
| Theft | 3,352.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 106.2/100K |
| Arson | 20.4/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 21.2 inches |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,801 ft (854 m) |
| Area | 17.2 sq mi (44.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,343/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1253°N, 100.7634°W |
| County FIPS | 31111 |
Winner: Republican by 55.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.2% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 1,343/sq mi |
| Total Area | 17.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 8 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 12 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 136 |
| Restaurants | 98 |
| Retail Stores | 155 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 12.7 min |
| Work from Home | 2.7% |