Platte Center, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Platte County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
327 Population 1,090/sq mi density
$74,833 Median Income $29,365 per capita
$118,900 Home Value $243,883 Zillow
$967 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$74,833 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,900 home value, $967/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Platte Center, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,833
0% below
$29,365 per capita
Home Value
$118,900
58% below
Zillow: $243,883
Median Rent
$967/mo
17% below
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
80% below
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Platte Center Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
100%
Home Value
42%
Rent
83%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Platte Center a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Platte Center residents earn a median household income of $74,833 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,365. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,157 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Platte Center is $118,900 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,883. Median rent is $967/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 1951.

Education

6.7% of adults in Platte Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Platte Center has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population327
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density1,090/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$74,833
Per Capita$29,365
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$3,864M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,064

Housing

A+
Home Value$118,900
Rent$967
Ownership81.0%
Zillow$243,883
Housing Units136
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,668/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain28.7 in/yr
Elevation1,536 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute25 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Platte Center was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.