Nebraska
Rising City is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 270. Residents earn $74,375 per year, which is 1% below the national average.
Based on current data, Rising City 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. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Rising City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rising City is $74,375, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Rising City is $110,000, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $567 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Rising City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches, including 24.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 96.7% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.3% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $74,375 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,327 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,045 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,729 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.0% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 276 |
| County GDP | $584M |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Healthcare | 15 |
| Retail | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,240 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.95% |
| Commute Time | 24.8 min |
| Work from Home | 12.5% |
| Census Median | $110,000 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $239,980 |
| Census Median Rent | $567 |
| 51% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,240 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.95% |
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.9% |
| Depression | 17.4% |
| Mental Distress | 15.2% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,602/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.3 inches |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,589 ft (484 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 750/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1981°N, 97.2971°W |
| County FIPS | 31023 |
Winner: Republican by 59.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.7% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 750/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Retail Stores | 27 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 24.8 min |
| Work from Home | 12.5% |