Phillips, NE

Nebraska · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.5 Good / 5.0
376 Population
$78,750 Median Income
$140,400 Home Value
$695 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
40.4 yrs Median Age
7.0% Bachelor's Degree+
3.5
Overall
3.8
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.6
Education

People

Population376
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density1,297/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 71.8%

Economy

3.8/5
Median Income$78,750
Per Capita Income$28,131
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty Rate21.3%
County GDP$927M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$140,400
Zillow Value$333,851
Median Rent$695
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,001

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Depression17.6%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Jan / Jul26° / 77°
Rain27 in/yr
Snow28 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 32 (Good)

Education

1.6/5
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+79.1%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.81
Libraries (County)1

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute23 min
Work From Home1.8%
BroadbandN/A

How Phillips Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$78,750
Home Value$140,400
Median Rent$695
Poverty Rate21.3%
Bachelor's Degree+7.0%
Unemployment1.0%
Avg Temperature51.8°F

Population & Age

Total Population376
Population Density1,297 per sq mi
Median Age40.4 years
Male54.8%
Female45.2%
Male 54.8%
Female 45.2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 71.8% Hispanic 4.8% Other 23.4%
White71.8%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino4.8%
Asian0.0%
Other Races23.4%

Language

English Only78.4%
Spanish Speakers21.6%
English 78.4% Spanish 21.6%

Social Characteristics

Disability15.8%
Health Insurance87.7%

Income

5% above avg
Median Household Income$78,750
Per Capita Income$28,131
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,063
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$91,818

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.0%
Poverty Rate21.3%
Total Establishments (County)384
County GDP$927M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation20
Healthcare Facilities19
Retail Stores35
Manufacturing18
Total Establishments384

Industry Mix

Restaurants 20 Healthcare 19 Retail 35 Manufacturing 18

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$91,818
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,195

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time23.2 min
Work From Home1.8%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

50% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$140,400
Zillow Home Value Index$333,851

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied89.1%

Rental Costs

40% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$695

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,195
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.99%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure29.1%
Asthma9.1%
COPD5.4%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.2%
Physical Inactivity23.8%
Depression17.6%
Mental Distress (14+ days)14.8%
Physical Distress (14+ days)10.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage87.7%
Regular Checkup73.2%
Premature Death Rate6,028 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.8 / 10
Exercise Access62.9%
Healthcare Facilities (County)19
Restaurants (County)20

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)4

Temperature

26°F Jan 77°F Jul
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Average51.8°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation26.6 in
Annual Snowfall27.7 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median32.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,888 ft (575 m)
Land Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,297 per sq mi
Latitude40.8977°
Longitude-98.2146°
County FIPS31081

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 79.6%
D 19.2%

Republican +60.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.0%
High School+79.1%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.81

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Completely rural, adjacent to metro
Population Density1,297 per sq mi
Land Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)1

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)4

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