Ravenna, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Sherman County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,352 Population 867/sq mi density
$64,844 Median Income $35,578 per capita
$129,600 Home Value $226,126 Zillow
$917 Median Rent 18.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$64,844 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,600 home value, $917/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Ravenna, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,844
14% below
$35,578 per capita
Home Value
$129,600
54% below
Zillow: $226,126
Median Rent
$917/mo
21% below
18.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
240/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
59% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Ravenna Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
86%
Home Value
46%
Rent
79%
Poverty
66%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ravenna a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ravenna residents earn a median household income of $64,844 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,578. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 110 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ravenna is $129,600 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,126. Median rent is $917/month, with 18.5% 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 1953.

Safety & Crime

Ravenna reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 240/100K.

Education

13.9% of adults in Ravenna hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ravenna has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,352
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density867/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans11.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,844
Per Capita$35,578
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$158M
Avg Weekly Wage$748

Housing

A+
Home Value$129,600
Rent$917
Ownership66.9%
Zillow$226,126
Housing Units657
Rent Burden18.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property240/100K

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,618/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain26.5 in/yr
Elevation1,998 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute21 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Ravenna was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Kearney Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.385 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.