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Swanton, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Saline County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
135 Population 675/sq mi density
$70,417 Median Income $28,718 per capita
$82,500 Home Value $199,824 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
53 Violent Crime/100K 693 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$70,417 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
53 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Swanton, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,417
6% below
$28,718 per capita
Home Value
$82,500
71% below
Zillow: $199,824
Violent Crime
53/100K
86% below
693/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
50% below
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
25% above
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Swanton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
94%
Home Value
29%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
197%
Crime
14%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Swanton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Swanton residents earn a median household income of $70,417 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,718. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 386 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Swanton is $82,500 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,824. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.

Safety & Crime

Swanton reports 53 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 693/100K.

Education

16.9% of adults in Swanton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Swanton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population135
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density675/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans88.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$70,417
Per Capita$28,718
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$1,293M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,056

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,500
Rent
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$199,824
Housing Units67
Rent Burden25.3%

Crime

F
Violent53/100K
Property693/100K

Health

Obesity40.1%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,922/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain32.4 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,362 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute33 min
Broadband54.0%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Swanton was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.