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Pilger, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Wayne County County
Pilger, NE
At a Glance
How Pilger Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pilger's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Pilger a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Pilger residents earn a median household income of $63,125 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,697. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 281 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pilger is $117,000 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,384. Median rent is $547/month, with 47.9% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Pilger reports 171 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,456/100K.
Education
21.7% of adults in Pilger hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pilger has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.