Staplehurst, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Seward County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
295 Population 2,269/sq mi density
$80,379 Median Income $37,251 per capita
$65,600 Home Value $263,069 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,379 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,600 home value, $950/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Staplehurst, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,379
7% above
$37,251 per capita
Home Value
$65,600
77% below
Zillow: $263,069
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
31% below
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
6% above
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Staplehurst Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
107%
Home Value
23%
Rent
82%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Staplehurst a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Staplehurst residents earn a median household income of $80,379 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,251. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 516 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Staplehurst is $65,600 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,069. Median rent is $950/month, with 22.5% 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 1938.

Education

23.3% of adults in Staplehurst hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Staplehurst has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population295
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density2,269/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$80,379
Per Capita$37,251
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$1,090M
Avg Weekly Wage$995

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,600
Rent$950
Ownership94.5%
Zillow$263,069
Housing Units166
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity34.0%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,490/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain28.7 in/yr
Elevation1,487 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Staplehurst was founded in 1879.
The median home in Staplehurst was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.374 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.