Nebraska
Sholes is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 17. Residents earn $33,958 per year, which is 55% below the national average.
Based on current data, Sholes receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Sholes has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Sholes is $33,958, 55% below the national average of $75,149. At 17.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 7 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Sholes is $22,200, 92% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Sholes experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches, including 32.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $33,958 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,829 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $870 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,868 |
| Unemployment | 17.6% |
| 389% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.7% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 281 |
| County GDP | $804M |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Healthcare | 21 |
| Retail | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,525 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 20.38% |
| Commute Time | 7.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $22,200 |
| 92% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,525 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 20.38% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Premature Death | 4,889/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.5 inches |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 32.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,735 ft (529 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 121/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3348°N, 97.2946°W |
| County FIPS | 31179 |
Winner: Republican by 49.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.8% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 121/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 11.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Retail Stores | 36 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 7.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |