Sargent, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Loup County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
425 Population 390/sq mi density
$46,250 Median Income $31,875 per capita
$67,300 Home Value $122,733 Zillow
$573 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,300 home value, $573/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Sargent, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,250
38% below
$31,875 per capita
Home Value
$67,300
76% below
Zillow: $122,733
Median Rent
$573/mo
51% below
23.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Sargent Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
24%
Rent
49%
Poverty
59%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sargent 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

Sargent residents earn a median household income of $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,875. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sargent is $67,300 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,733. Median rent is $573/month, with 23.1% 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 1948.

Education

15.1% of adults in Sargent hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sargent has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population425
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density390/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$31,875
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$60M
Avg Weekly Wage$685

Housing

A+
Home Value$67,300
Rent$573
Ownership72.2%
Zillow$122,733
Housing Units278
Rent Burden23.1%

Health

Obesity39.1%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain26.8 in/yr
Elevation2,316 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute17 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Sargent was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Kearney Regional (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.