Plymouth, NE

Nebraska

Plymouth is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 367. Residents earn $54,375 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
367 Population 1,147/sq mi density
$54,375 Median Income $33,591 per capita
$85,000 Home Value $202,016 Zillow
$929 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,375 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, $929/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,375
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $85,000
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.0%
55% lower than US avg
Median Rent $929
20% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.9%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.0%
84% lower than US avg

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

People

Population367
Median Age55.7 yrs
Density1,147/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,375
Per Capita$33,591
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$1,583M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent$929
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$202,016

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.2%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain31.3 in/yr
Elevation1,430 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+96.9%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute22 min
Libraries2

Is Plymouth a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Plymouth 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 below-average incomes. Plymouth offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Plymouth is $54,375, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Plymouth is $85,000, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $929 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x 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%. 96.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Plymouth 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.

Plymouth has a population of 367 with a density of 1,147 people per square mile. The median age is 55.7 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.6%).

Population

367
Total Population
1,147
People / sq mi
55.7yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Plymouth vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Plymouth vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Plymouth is $54,375, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Plymouth vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,375
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,591
Avg Weekly Wage$941
IRS Avg AGI$69,767

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.0%
84% 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 Rate5.80%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.6 min
Work from Home2.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Plymouth is $85,000, 70% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $929 (20% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $202,016.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$85,000
70% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$202,016

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$929
20% 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-Occupied82.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,931
41% above US avg
Effective Rate5.80%
In Plymouth, 35.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 19.2% report depression. 23.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.9%
12% above US avg
Diabetes8.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure28.1%
Asthma9.3%
COPD5.1%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.2%
Physical Inactivity23.7%
Depression19.2%
Mental Distress15.1%
Physical Distress10.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.5%
Checkup Rate72.7%
Premature Death7,954/100K

Food & Exercise

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

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Plymouth 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

Elevation1,430 ft (436 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,147/sq mi
Coordinates40.3025°N, 96.9885°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.

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+96.9%
School Test Score5.81
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,147/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities56
Restaurants47
Retail Stores99

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.6 min
Work from Home2.8%

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