Rising City, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Butler County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
270 Population 750/sq mi density
$74,375 Median Income $38,327 per capita
$110,000 Home Value $259,102 Zillow
$567 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$74,375 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,000 home value, $567/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Rising City, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,375
1% below
$38,327 per capita
Home Value
$110,000
61% below
Zillow: $259,102
Median Rent
$567/mo
51% below
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
68% below
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Rising City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
99%
Home Value
39%
Rent
49%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rising City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rising City residents earn a median household income of $74,375 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,327. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 276 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rising City is $110,000 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,102. Median rent is $567/month, with 21.7% 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 1938.

Education

10.7% of adults in Rising City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rising City has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population270
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density750/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans11.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$74,375
Per Capita$38,327
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$584M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,045

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,000
Rent$567
Ownership86.9%
Zillow$259,102
Housing Units138
Rent Burden21.7%

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,602/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain27.9 in/yr
Elevation1,589 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute25 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Rising City was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.