Nebraska · Metropolitan Area
Sprague is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 140. Residents earn $85,156 per year, which is 13% above the national average.
Based on current data, Sprague receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Sprague stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Sprague is $85,156, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Sprague is $189,300, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,563 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 34.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Sprague experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches, including 25.3 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 | $85,156 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,194 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,141 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $85,036 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 9,853 |
| County GDP | $28,815M |
| Restaurants | 794 |
| Healthcare | 1,148 |
| Retail | 989 |
| Manufacturing | 246 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,896 |
| 97% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.64% |
| Commute Time | 28.7 min |
| Work from Home | 19.0% |
| Census Median | $189,300 |
| 33% below US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $149 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.9% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $1,563 |
| 34% above US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,896 |
| 97% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.64% |
| Obesity | 31.2% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.2% |
| Asthma | 8.0% |
| COPD | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.8% |
| Depression | 18.4% |
| Mental Distress | 12.9% |
| Physical Distress | 8.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.8% |
| Premature Death | 6,252/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,148 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.0 inches |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,289 ft (393 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,400/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6266°N, 96.7447°W |
| County FIPS | 31109 |
Winner: Democrat by 4.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.8% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,400/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 48.0% |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,148 |
| Restaurants | 794 |
| Retail Stores | 989 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Avg Commute | 28.7 min |
| Work from Home | 19.0% |