Nebraska
Silver Creek is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 341. Residents earn $57,321 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, Silver Creek receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Silver Creek offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Silver Creek is $57,321, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Silver Creek is $83,800, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $824 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Silver Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.7 inches, including 28.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 96.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.5% |
| 74% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,321 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,864 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $914 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,206 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 172 |
| County GDP | $467M |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Healthcare | 9 |
| Retail | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,950 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.52% |
| Commute Time | 21.5 min |
| Work from Home | 1.7% |
| Census Median | $83,800 |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $211,541 |
| Census Median Rent | $824 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,950 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.52% |
| Obesity | 39.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.2% |
| Depression | 19.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,162/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 29.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.7 inches |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,549 ft (472 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,218/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3153°N, 97.6651°W |
| County FIPS | 31143 |
Winner: Republican by 63.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.4% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,218/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Retail Stores | 17 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 21.5 min |
| Work from Home | 1.7% |