Ong, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Fillmore County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
57 Population 197/sq mi density
52°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Ong, NE

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
8.5%
75% below
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
142% above
21.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Ong Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
170%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
242%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ong a Good Place to Live?

D
1.7 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

8.5% of adults in Ong hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ong has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population57
Median Age67.2 yrs
Density197/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans28.3%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$31,496
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty21.1%
County GDP$560M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$127,822
Housing Units40
Rent Burden23.5%

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,978/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain27.4 in/yr
Elevation1,682 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute31 min
Broadband58.1%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Ong was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
45.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.