Parks, NE

Nebraska

Parks is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 17.

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
17 Population 94/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $45,024 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 11.8%
65% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population17
Median Age63.6 yrs
Density94/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans17.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$45,024
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$241M
Commute24 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain19.7 in/yr
Elevation3,104 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 10%
Commute24 min
Broadband6.0%
Libraries1

Is Parks a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Parks receives an overall livability score of 1.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Parks faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Education

11.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Parks experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches, including 27.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Parks has a population of 17 with a density of 94 people per square mile. The median age is 63.6 years, 63% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

17
Total Population
94
People / sq mi
63.6yrs
Median Age
63% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 64.7%
Female 35.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Parks vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Parks vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Parks is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Parks vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$45,024
Avg Weekly Wage$970
IRS Avg AGI$59,844

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)84
County GDP$241M

Business (County)

Restaurants6
Healthcare5
Retail12
Manufacturing3

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.3 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate0.0%
Premature Death7,919/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.6/10
Exercise Access35.6%
Healthcare Facilities5

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Parks has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 19.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall19.7 inches
48% below US avg
Snowfall27.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,104 ft (946 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density94/sq mi
Coordinates40.0436°N, 101.7251°W
County FIPS31057
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 11.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 78.9-point margin. 6.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 89.2%
D 10.3%

Winner: Republican by 78.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.8%
65% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.81
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density94/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access6.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities5
Restaurants6
Retail Stores12

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.3 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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