Talmage, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Otoe County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
186 Population 1,163/sq mi density
$60,000 Median Income $24,891 per capita
$51,700 Home Value $222,714 Zillow
$1,264 Median Rent 33.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$60,000 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$51,700 home value, $1,264/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Talmage, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,000
20% below
$24,891 per capita
Home Value
$51,700
82% below
Zillow: $222,714
Median Rent
$1,264/mo
9% above
33.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
60% below
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Talmage Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
80%
Home Value
18%
Rent
109%
Poverty
101%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
103%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Talmage a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Talmage residents earn a median household income of $60,000 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,891. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 508 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Talmage is $51,700 , 82% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,714. Median rent is $1,264/month, with 33.8% 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

13.4% of adults in Talmage hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Talmage has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population186
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density1,163/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,000
Per Capita$24,891
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$1,791M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020

Housing

A+
Home Value$51,700
Rent$1,264
Ownership74.2%
Zillow$222,714
Housing Units89
Rent Burden33.8%

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,091/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain32.2 in/yr
Elevation990 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Talmage was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.