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Ponca, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Dixon County County
Ponca, NE
At a Glance
How Ponca Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ponca's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ponca a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ponca residents earn a median household income of $53,077 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $65,604. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 147 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ponca is $173,800 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $220,815. Median rent is $575/month, with 34.8% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Ponca reports 156 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,662/100K.
Education
24.8% of adults in Ponca hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ponca has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.