Nebraska
Spalding is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 389. Residents earn $54,250 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Spalding receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Spalding offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Spalding is $54,250, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 9 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Spalding is $92,200, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $655 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Spalding experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches, including 26.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 95.9% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.1% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,250 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,773 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $829 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $52,773 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 121 |
| County GDP | $192M |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Healthcare | 3 |
| Retail | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Commute Time | 9.3 min |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |
| Census Median | $92,200 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $259,633 |
| Census Median Rent | $655 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.0% |
| Obesity | 34.9% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.9% |
| Depression | 17.7% |
| Mental Distress | 15.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,009/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.3/10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.2 inches |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 26.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,909 ft (582 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,216/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6893°N, 98.3626°W |
| County FIPS | 31077 |
Winner: Republican by 67.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.2% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,216/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3 |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Retail Stores | 15 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 9.3 min |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |