Nebraska
Scotia is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 412. Residents earn $51,250 per year, which is 32% below the national average.
Based on current data, Scotia receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Scotia offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Scotia is $51,250, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 13.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Scotia is $89,000, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $575 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Scotia experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.0 inches, including 30.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,250 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,488 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $829 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $52,773 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.6% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 121 |
| County GDP | $192M |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Healthcare | 3 |
| Retail | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Commute Time | 21.5 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |
| Census Median | $89,000 |
| 68% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $575 |
| 51% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.8% |
| Obesity | 35.0% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% |
| Depression | 18.5% |
| Mental Distress | 15.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,009/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.3/10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.0 inches |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,931 ft (589 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,177/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4678°N, 98.7024°W |
| County FIPS | 31077 |
Winner: Republican by 67.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.7% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,177/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3 |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Retail Stores | 15 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 21.5 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |