Nebraska
Stamford is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 191. Residents earn $32,917 per year, which is 56% below the national average.
Based on current data, Stamford receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Stamford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Stamford is $32,917, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. The poverty rate of 20.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Stamford is $51,400, 82% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $625 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Stamford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches, including 21.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 94.1% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.9% |
| 56% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $32,917 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $20,752 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $869 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,154 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.0% |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 128 |
| County GDP | $267M |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Healthcare | 9 |
| Retail | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,500 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 8.75% |
| Commute Time | 39.3 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $51,400 |
| 82% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $625 |
| 46% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,500 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 8.75% |
| Obesity | 35.8% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.6% |
| Depression | 18.4% |
| Mental Distress | 15.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,062/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 47.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 24.6 inches |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,051 ft (625 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 406/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1312°N, 99.5944°W |
| County FIPS | 31083 |
Winner: Republican by 68 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.1% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 406/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 81.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Retail Stores | 17 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 39.3 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |