Nebraska
Palisade is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 321. Residents earn $57,159 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, Palisade receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Palisade offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Palisade is $57,159, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Palisade is $65,000, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $738 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Palisade experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches, including 21.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 99.4% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,159 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,889 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $983 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,859 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 92 |
| County GDP | $182M |
| Restaurants | 3 |
| Healthcare | 4 |
| Retail | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Commute Time | 22.0 min |
| Work from Home | 4.8% |
| Census Median | $65,000 |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $131,231 |
| Census Median Rent | $738 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.9% |
| Obesity | 42.0% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.0% |
| Depression | 19.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,455/100K |
| Food Environment | 4.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 24.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 20.3 inches |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,764 ft (842 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 892/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3484°N, 101.1075°W |
| County FIPS | 31087 |
Winner: Republican by 78 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.3% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 892/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Restaurants | 3 |
| Retail Stores | 9 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 22.0 min |
| Work from Home | 4.8% |