Nebraska
Scribner is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 735. Residents earn $54,500 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Scribner receives an overall livability score of 3.8 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, high obesity rates. Scribner offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Scribner is $54,500, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. 8.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Scribner is $102,200, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $944 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Scribner experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches, including 28.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 87.8% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.2% |
| 9% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,500 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,368 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,044 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,210 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,109 |
| County GDP | $3,064M |
| Restaurants | 95 |
| Healthcare | 120 |
| Retail | 142 |
| Manufacturing | 52 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,834 |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.71% |
| Commute Time | 18.4 min |
| Work from Home | 1.8% |
| Census Median | $102,200 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $231,840 |
| Median List Price | $189,900 |
| Median List Price | $189,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $170 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 92.0% |
| Price Drops | 100.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $944 |
| 19% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,834 |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.71% |
| Obesity | 39.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.8% |
| Depression | 18.3% |
| Mental Distress | 15.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,617/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 120 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.8 inches |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,253 ft (382 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,131/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6652°N, 96.6653°W |
| County FIPS | 31053 |
Winner: Republican by 32.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.5% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,131/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 120 |
| Restaurants | 95 |
| Retail Stores | 142 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 18.4 min |
| Work from Home | 1.8% |