Overton, NE

Nebraska

Overton is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 676. Residents earn $56,625 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
676 Population 1,252/sq mi density
$56,625 Median Income $25,425 per capita
$107,600 Home Value $202,972 Zillow
$783 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,625 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,600 home value, $783/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,625
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $107,600
62% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.0%
73% lower than US avg
Median Rent $783
33% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.5%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.5%
72% lower than US avg

How Overton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population676
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density1,252/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,625
Per Capita$25,425
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$1,031M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,600
Rent$783
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$202,972

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression18.4%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain23.4 in/yr
Elevation2,322 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+87.5%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute24 min
Libraries1

Is Overton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Overton receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Overton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Overton is $56,625, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Overton is $107,600, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $783 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Overton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches, including 20.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Overton has a population of 676 with a density of 1,252 people per square mile. The median age is 35.5 years, 9% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.8%).

Population

676
Total Population
1,252
People / sq mi
35.5yrs
Median Age
9% below US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.9%
Female 45.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Overton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only81.3%
4% above US avg
Spanish18.7%
40% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Overton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Overton is $56,625, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Overton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,625
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,425
Avg Weekly Wage$1,110
IRS Avg AGI$83,764

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.5%
72% below US avg
Establishments (County)421
County GDP$1,031M

Business (County)

Restaurants25
Healthcare31
Retail48
Manufacturing7

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,685
34% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.35%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.3 min
Work from Home2.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Overton is $107,600, 62% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $783 (33% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $202,972.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$107,600
62% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$202,972

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$783
33% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$706
1 Bedroom$791
2 Bedrooms$1,001
3 Bedrooms$1,274
4 Bedrooms$1,409

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,685
34% above US avg
Effective Rate4.35%
In Overton, 38.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 18.4% report depression. 26.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Overton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.5%
20% above US avg
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure29.8%
Asthma9.3%
COPD5.8%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.6%
Physical Inactivity26.2%
Depression18.4%
Mental Distress15.2%
Physical Distress11.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.1%
Checkup Rate71.6%
Premature Death6,340/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access75.0%
Healthcare Facilities31

Crime Rates: Overton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Overton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 23.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall23.4 inches
38% below US avg
Snowfall20.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,322 ft (708 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density1,252/sq mi
Coordinates40.7406°N, 99.5374°W
County FIPS31137
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 9.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 68.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 83.8%
D 15.3%

Winner: Republican by 68.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.0%
73% below US avg
High School+87.5%
School Test Score5.81
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density1,252/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities31
Restaurants25
Retail Stores48

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.3 min
Work from Home2.2%

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