Pickrell, NE

Nebraska

Pickrell is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 190. Residents earn $66,250 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
190 Population 1,727/sq mi density
$66,250 Median Income $36,207 per capita
$170,800 Home Value $319,238 Zillow
$840 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,800 home value, $840/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,250
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $170,800
39% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.0%
55% lower than US avg
Median Rent $840
28% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.5%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.7%
86% lower than US avg

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

People

Population190
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density1,727/mi²
Male / Female60% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$36,207
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$1,583M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$170,800
Rent$840
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$319,238

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity40.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression18.1%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain31.3 in/yr
Elevation1,370 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute28 min
Broadband89.0%
Libraries2

Is Pickrell a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pickrell 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 high obesity rates. Pickrell offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pickrell is $66,250, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pickrell is $170,800, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $840 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.0% 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

Pickrell experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches, including 18.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Pickrell has a population of 190 with a density of 1,727 people per square mile. The median age is 41.9 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.9%), with 2.1% Hispanic.

Population

190
Total Population
1,727
People / sq mi
41.9yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 59.5%
Female 40.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Pickrell vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.0%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pickrell vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pickrell is $66,250, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Pickrell vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,250
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,207
Avg Weekly Wage$941
IRS Avg AGI$69,767

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.7%
86% below US avg
Establishments (County)744
County GDP$1,583M

Business (County)

Restaurants47
Healthcare56
Retail99
Manufacturing36

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,931
41% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.89%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.4 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Pickrell is $170,800, 39% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $840 (28% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $319,238.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$170,800
39% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$319,238

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$840
28% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,931
41% above US avg
Effective Rate2.89%
In Pickrell, 40.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 18.1% report depression. 23.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.5%
26% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure31.7%
Asthma9.2%
COPD5.7%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking25.7%
Physical Inactivity23.8%
Depression18.1%
Mental Distress15.1%
Physical Distress11.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.6%
Checkup Rate74.1%
Premature Death7,954/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access65.2%
Healthcare Facilities56

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Pickrell has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 31.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall31.3 inches
18% below US avg
Snowfall18.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,370 ft (418 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density1,727/sq mi
Coordinates40.3783°N, 96.7291°W
County FIPS31067
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.2-point margin. 89.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.9%
D 29.7%

Winner: Republican by 39.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.0%
55% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.81
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,727/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities56
Restaurants47
Retail Stores99

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.4 min
Work from Home0.0%

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