At a Glance
Median Income
$51,250
$28,488 per capita
Home Value
$89,000
Zillow: $90,668
Median Rent
$575/mo
18.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
15.4% smoking rate
How Scotia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Scotia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Scotia 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
Scotia residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,488. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 121 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Scotia is $89,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $90,668. Median rent is $575/month, with 18.1% 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 1952.
Education
19.7% of adults in Scotia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Scotia 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 26.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population412
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density1,177/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$28,488
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$192M
Avg Weekly Wage$829
Housing
A+
Home Value$89,000
Rent$575
Ownership76.8%
Zillow$90,668
Housing Units181
Rent Burden18.1%
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,009/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain26.0 in/yr
Elevation1,931 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed15 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Scotia was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.