Nebraska
Thurston is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 118. Residents earn $71,250 per year, which is 5% below the national average.
Based on current data, Thurston receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Thurston offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Thurston is $71,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Thurston is $108,600, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $665 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.7% have completed high school. School test scores average 2.5/10, below typical benchmarks.
Thurston experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches, including 35.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $71,250 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,871 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,106 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,733 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 164 |
| County GDP | $605M |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Healthcare | 11 |
| Retail | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,840 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.54% |
| Commute Time | 13.6 min |
| Work from Home | 2.8% |
| Census Median | $108,600 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $215,270 |
| Census Median Rent | $665 |
| 43% below US avg |
| Studio | $666 |
| 1 Bedroom | $799 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $961 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,189 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,272 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,840 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.54% |
| Obesity | 43.7% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.7% |
| Depression | 19.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.3% |
| Premature Death | 27,026/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 40.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.7 inches |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 35.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,404 ft (428 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 421/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1747°N, 96.7016°W |
| County FIPS | 31173 |
Winner: Republican by 6.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.7% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.7% |
| School Test Score | 2.47 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 421/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 48.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Retail Stores | 17 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 13.6 min |
| Work from Home | 2.8% |