Palisade, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Hitchcock County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
321 Population 892/sq mi density
$57,159 Median Income $28,889 per capita
$65,000 Home Value $140,623 Zillow
$738 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$57,159 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, $738/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Palisade, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,159
24% below
$28,889 per capita
Home Value
$65,000
77% below
Zillow: $140,623
Median Rent
$738/mo
37% below
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
52% below
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
31% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Palisade Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
76%
Home Value
23%
Rent
63%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Palisade a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Palisade residents earn a median household income of $57,159 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,889. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 92 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Palisade is $65,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,623. Median rent is $738/month, with 27.5% 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 1942.

Education

16.3% of adults in Palisade hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Palisade has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population321
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density892/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,159
Per Capita$28,889
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$182M
Avg Weekly Wage$983

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,000
Rent$738
Ownership90.9%
Zillow$140,623
Housing Units175
Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,455/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain20.6 in/yr
Elevation2,764 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 11%
Commute22 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Palisade was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
34.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.