Thedford, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Thomas County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
215 Population 896/sq mi density
$73,867 Median Income $43,884 per capita
$78,800 Home Value $245,255 Zillow
$680 Median Rent 17.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$73,867 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,800 home value, $680/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Thedford, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,867
2% below
$43,884 per capita
Home Value
$78,800
72% below
Zillow: $245,255
Median Rent
$680/mo
42% below
17.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.6%
30% below
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Thedford Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
98%
Home Value
28%
Rent
58%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Thedford 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

Thedford residents earn a median household income of $73,867 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,884. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 42 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Thedford is $78,800 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,255. Median rent is $680/month, with 17.3% 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

23.6% of adults in Thedford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Thedford has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population215
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density896/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,867
Per Capita$43,884
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$50M
Avg Weekly Wage$793

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,800
Rent$680
Ownership69.2%
Zillow$245,255
Housing Units143
Rent Burden17.3%

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain24.5 in/yr
Elevation2,867 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 11%
Commute10 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed15 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Thedford was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Ainsworth Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.