Phillips, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Hamilton County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
376 Population 1,297/sq mi density
$78,750 Median Income $28,131 per capita
$140,400 Home Value $345,832 Zillow
$695 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$78,750 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,400 home value, $695/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Phillips, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,750
5% above
$28,131 per capita
Home Value
$140,400
50% below
Zillow: $345,832
Median Rent
$695/mo
40% below
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
79% below
79.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
21.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Phillips Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
105%
Home Value
50%
Rent
60%
Poverty
172%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Phillips a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Phillips residents earn a median household income of $78,750 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,131. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 384 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Phillips is $140,400 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $345,832. Median rent is $695/month, with 17.5% 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 1971.

Education

7.0% of adults in Phillips hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 79.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Phillips has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population376
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density1,297/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born8.0%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$78,750
Per Capita$28,131
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty21.3%
County GDP$927M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,063

Housing

A+
Home Value$140,400
Rent$695
Ownership89.1%
Zillow$345,832
Housing Units125
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,028/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain26.6 in/yr
Elevation1,888 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+79.1%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Phillips was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.365 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.