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Utica, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Seward County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,092 Population 2,374/sq mi density
$81,797 Median Income $34,013 per capita
$179,700 Home Value $240,557 Zillow
$843 Median Rent 21.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
25 Violent Crime/100K 2,733 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$81,797 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$179,700 home value, $843/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
25 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Utica, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,797
9% above
$34,013 per capita
Home Value
$179,700
36% below
Zillow: $240,557
Median Rent
$843/mo
28% below
21.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
25/100K
93% below
2,733/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
36% below
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
308 sunny days/yr

How Utica Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
109%
Home Value
64%
Rent
72%
Poverty
55%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
25%
Crime
7%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Utica a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Utica residents earn a median household income of $81,797 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,013. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 516 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Utica is $179,700 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,557. Median rent is $843/month, with 21.8% 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 1955.

Safety & Crime

Utica reports 25 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,733/100K.

Education

21.7% of adults in Utica hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Utica has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population1,092
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density2,374/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$81,797
Per Capita$34,013
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$1,090M
Avg Weekly Wage$995

Housing

A+
Home Value$179,700
Rent$843
Ownership71.6%
Zillow$240,557
Housing Units440
Rent Burden21.8%

Crime

F
Violent25/100K
Property2,733/100K

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,490/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain28.7 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,598 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute20 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Utica was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.374 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.