Verdigre, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Antelope County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
576 Population 1,047/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $21,553 per capita
$85,200 Home Value $119,277 Zillow
$558 Median Rent 30.8% 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
3.4 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,200 home value, $558/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Verdigre, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,250
45% below
$21,553 per capita
Home Value
$85,200
70% below
Zillow: $119,277
Median Rent
$558/mo
52% below
30.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
50% below
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Verdigre Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
55%
Home Value
30%
Rent
48%
Poverty
98%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Verdigre 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

Verdigre residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,553. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 284 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Verdigre is $85,200 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $119,277. Median rent is $558/month, with 30.8% 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 1961.

Education

16.8% of adults in Verdigre hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Verdigre has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population576
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density1,047/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$21,553
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$777M
Avg Weekly Wage$918

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,200
Rent$558
Ownership71.4%
Zillow$119,277
Housing Units264
Rent Burden30.8%

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death5,812/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain24.3 in/yr
Elevation1,371 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute12 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Verdigre was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.9% of the population has a disability.