At a Glance
Median Income
$65,417
$24,962 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
Zillow: $224,458
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
69.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
13.6% smoking rate
How Octavia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Octavia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Octavia a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Octavia residents earn a median household income of $65,417 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,962. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 276 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Octavia is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,458. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Education
12.2% of adults in Octavia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
69.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Octavia has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population166
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density1,038/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born16.3%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,417
Per Capita$24,962
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$584M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,045
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$224,458
Housing Units75
Rent Burden22.8%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,602/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain28.5 in/yr
Elevation1,410 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+69.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Octavia was built in 1947.
22.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
16.3% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.