Spencer, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Boyd County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
298 Population 497/sq mi density
$55,469 Median Income $31,546 per capita
$85,800 Home Value $176,037 Zillow
$683 Median Rent 33.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,469 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,800 home value, $683/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Spencer, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,469
26% below
$31,546 per capita
Home Value
$85,800
70% below
Zillow: $176,037
Median Rent
$683/mo
41% below
33.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.4%
75% below
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Spencer Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Spencer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
74%
Home Value
30%
Rent
59%
Poverty
42%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Spencer a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Spencer residents earn a median household income of $55,469 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,546. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 92 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Spencer is $85,800 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,037. Median rent is $683/month, with 33.3% 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 1959.

Education

8.4% of adults in Spencer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Spencer has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population298
Median Age59.3 yrs
Density497/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$55,469
Per Capita$31,546
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$140M
Avg Weekly Wage$711

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,800
Rent$683
Ownership67.6%
Zillow$176,037
Housing Units243
Rent Burden33.3%

Health

Obesity39.1%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,953/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain23.2 in/yr
Elevation1,681 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute19 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Spencer was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Ainsworth Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.