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Octavia, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Butler County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
166 Population 1,038/sq mi density
$65,417 Median Income $24,962 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $224,458 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
84 Violent Crime/100K 1,702 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$65,417 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
84 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Octavia, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,417
13% below
$24,962 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
60% below
Zillow: $224,458
Violent Crime
84/100K
78% below
1,702/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
64% below
69.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
87%
Home Value
40%
Poverty
107%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Octavia a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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.

Safety & Crime

Octavia reports 84 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,702/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population166
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density1,038/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%

Crime

F
Violent84/100K
Property1,702/100K

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,602/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain30.4 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
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
Broadband55.0%
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.
25.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.