Stuart, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Rock County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
553 Population 404/sq mi density
$72,386 Median Income $35,642 per capita
$118,900 Home Value $231,229 Zillow
$697 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$72,386 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,900 home value, $697/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Stuart, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,386
4% below
$35,642 per capita
Home Value
$118,900
58% below
Zillow: $231,229
Median Rent
$697/mo
40% below
28.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
18% below
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Stuart Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
96%
Home Value
42%
Rent
60%
Poverty
89%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stuart 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

Stuart residents earn a median household income of $72,386 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,642. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 60 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stuart is $118,900 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,229. Median rent is $697/month, with 28.0% 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 1954.

Education

27.6% of adults in Stuart hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stuart has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population553
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density404/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,386
Per Capita$35,642
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$133M
Avg Weekly Wage$863

Housing

A+
Home Value$118,900
Rent$697
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$231,229
Housing Units293
Rent Burden28.0%

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain24.9 in/yr
Elevation2,161 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 10%
Commute8 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Stuart was built in 1954.
16.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ainsworth Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.