At a Glance
Median Income
$85,156
$30,194 per capita
Home Value
$189,300
Zillow: $525,350
Median Rent
$1,563/mo
18.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.8%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
10.3% smoking rate
How Sprague Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sprague's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sprague a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sprague residents earn a median household income of $85,156 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,194. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,853 business establishments, including 794 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sprague is $189,300 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $525,350. Median rent is $1,563/month, with 18.5% 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 1943.
Education
34.8% of adults in Sprague hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% above the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sprague has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population140
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1,400/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$85,156
Per Capita$30,194
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$28,815M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141
Housing
A+
Home Value$189,300
Rent$1,563
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$525,350
Housing Units48
Rent Burden18.5%
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death6,252/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain29.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,289 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.8%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute29 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations51
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Sprague was built in 1943.
19.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 794 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.