Trenton, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Hitchcock County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
468 Population 807/sq mi density
$47,500 Median Income $26,384 per capita
$67,600 Home Value $129,087 Zillow
$633 Median Rent 25.6% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$47,500 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,600 home value, $633/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Trenton, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,500
37% below
$26,384 per capita
Home Value
$67,600
76% below
Zillow: $129,087
Median Rent
$633/mo
46% below
25.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
39% below
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
31% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Trenton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
63%
Home Value
24%
Rent
54%
Poverty
63%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Trenton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Trenton residents earn a median household income of $47,500 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,384. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 92 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Trenton is $67,600 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,087. Median rent is $633/month, with 25.6% 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 1953.

Education

20.5% of adults in Trenton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Trenton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population468
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density807/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$47,500
Per Capita$26,384
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$182M
Avg Weekly Wage$983

Housing

A+
Home Value$67,600
Rent$633
Ownership70.3%
Zillow$129,087
Housing Units291
Rent Burden25.6%

Health

Obesity42.2%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,455/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain20.3 in/yr
Elevation2,673 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 11%
Commute22 min
Broadband77.1%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Trenton was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.