Nebraska
Red Cloud is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 991. Residents earn $50,536 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, Red Cloud receives an overall livability score of 3.7 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, high obesity rates. Red Cloud offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Red Cloud is $50,536, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Red Cloud is $64,800, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $549 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Red Cloud experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.5 inches, including 18.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 96.9% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
| 77% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,536 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,512 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $823 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,309 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 128 |
| County GDP | $364M |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Healthcare | 11 |
| Retail | 18 |
| Commute Time | 13.9 min |
| Work from Home | 2.8% |
| Census Median | $64,800 |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $100,030 |
| Census Median Rent | $549 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.8% |
| Obesity | 39.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.3% |
| Depression | 19.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.1% |
| Premature Death | 7,189/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 25.5 inches |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,717 ft (523 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 962/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0864°N, 98.5222°W |
| County FIPS | 31181 |
Winner: Republican by 65.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.4% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 962/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Retail Stores | 18 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 13.9 min |
| Work from Home | 2.8% |