At a Glance
Median Income
$70,417
$28,718 per capita
Home Value
$82,500
Zillow: $199,824
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
14.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Swanton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
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 9.9% (175% 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.
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 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population135
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density675/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$70,417
Per Capita$28,718
Unemployment9.9%
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%
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,922/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain31.0 in/yr
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
Broadband100.0%
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.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.