At a Glance
Median Income
$53,274
$30,223 per capita
Home Value
$109,500
Zillow: $187,472
Median Rent
$638/mo
18.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.5%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
15.2% smoking rate
How Ord Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ord's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ord a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ord residents earn a median household income of $53,274 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,223. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% 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 Ord is $109,500 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,472. Median rent is $638/month, with 18.9% 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 1959.
Education
27.5% of adults in Ord hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ord has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,186
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density1,012/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,274
Per Capita$30,223
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$385M
Avg Weekly Wage$883
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,500
Rent$638
Ownership67.8%
Zillow$187,472
Housing Units1,124
Rent Burden18.9%
Health
Obesity42.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,970/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain23.8 in/yr
Elevation2,016 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.5%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute13 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Ord was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.