St. Edward, NE

Nebraska

St. Edward is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 586. Residents earn $52,132 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
586 Population 888/sq mi density
$52,132 Median Income $30,014 per capita
$106,000 Home Value
$709 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$52,132 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,000 home value, $709/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,132
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $106,000
62% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.0%
53% lower than US avg
Median Rent $709
39% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.4%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.1%
42% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.2%
42% lower than US avg

How St. Edward Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population586
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density888/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 87%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,132
Per Capita$30,014
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$216M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$106,000
Rent$709
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.0%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain27.7 in/yr
Elevation1,667 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+87.4%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute18 min
Libraries2

Is St. Edward a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Edward receives an overall livability score of 3.7 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. St. Edward offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Edward is $52,132, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Edward is $106,000, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $709 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

St. Edward 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.

St. Edward has a population of 586 with a density of 888 people per square mile. The median age is 49.5 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87%), with 7.7% Hispanic.

Population

586
Total Population
888
People / sq mi
49.5yrs
Median Age
27% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.8%
Female 58.2%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Edward vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.8%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.2%
76% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Edward vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Edward is $52,132, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: St. Edward vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,132
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,014
Avg Weekly Wage$848
IRS Avg AGI$61,061

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.2%
42% below US avg
Establishments (County)112
County GDP$216M

Business (County)

Restaurants8
Healthcare11
Retail18

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.2 min
Work from Home1.5%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Edward is $106,000, 62% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $709 (39% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$106,000
62% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$709
39% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$706
1 Bedroom$791
2 Bedrooms$1,001
3 Bedrooms$1,274
4 Bedrooms$1,409

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.1%

Property Tax

In St. Edward, 34.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 19.0% report depression. 28.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: St. Edward vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.4%
7% above US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure30.0%
Asthma9.6%
COPD6.5%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.3%
Physical Inactivity28.6%
Depression19.0%
Mental Distress15.9%
Physical Distress12.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.9%
Checkup Rate72.8%
Premature Death11,247/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access65.0%
Healthcare Facilities11

Crime Rates: St. Edward vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

St. Edward has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 27.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall27.7 inches
27% below US avg
Snowfall28.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,667 ft (508 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density888/sq mi
Coordinates41.5714°N, 97.8612°W
County FIPS31125
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 60.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 79.6%
D 19.2%

Winner: Republican by 60.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.0%
53% below US avg
High School+87.4%
School Test Score5.81
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density888/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities11
Restaurants8
Retail Stores18

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.2 min
Work from Home1.5%

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