At a Glance
Median Income
$54,500
$32,368 per capita
Home Value
$102,200
Zillow: $246,034
Median Rent
$944/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
16.3% smoking rate
How Scribner Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Scribner's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Scribner a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Scribner residents earn a median household income of $54,500 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,368. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,109 business establishments, including 95 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Scribner is $102,200 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,034. Median rent is $944/month, with 31.4% 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 1951.
Education
17.5% of adults in Scribner hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Scribner has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population735
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density1,131/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,500
Per Capita$32,368
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$3,064M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,044
Housing
A+
Home Value$102,200
Rent$944
Ownership85.0%
Zillow$246,034
Housing Units366
Rent Burden31.4%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,617/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain31.1 in/yr
Elevation1,253 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute18 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Scribner was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.