Nebraska
Royal is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 40. Residents earn $57,917 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Royal receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Royal offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Royal is $57,917, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Royal is $61,300, 78% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Royal experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches, including 31.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 92.6% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.4% |
| 45% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,917 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,765 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $918 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,688 |
| Unemployment | 5.0% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 284 |
| County GDP | $777M |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Healthcare | 19 |
| Retail | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,850 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.65% |
| Commute Time | 24.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $61,300 |
| 78% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,850 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.65% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.5% |
| Premature Death | 5,812/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 33.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.1 inches |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,878 ft (572 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 286/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3329°N, 98.1250°W |
| County FIPS | 31003 |
Winner: Republican by 76.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.7% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 286/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 29.0% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Retail Stores | 34 |
| Avg Commute | 24.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |