Verdon, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Richardson County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
208 Population 867/sq mi density
$54,583 Median Income $28,545 per capita
$45,700 Home Value $109,042 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$54,583 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Verdon, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,583
27% below
$28,545 per capita
Home Value
$45,700
84% below
Zillow: $109,042
Bachelor's Degree+
3.3%
90% below
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.0%
37% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Verdon Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
16%
Poverty
57%
Bachelor's
10%
Unemployment
106%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Verdon 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

Verdon residents earn a median household income of $54,583 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,545. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 298 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Verdon is $45,700 , 84% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $109,042. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

3.3% of adults in Verdon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Verdon has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population208
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density867/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans12.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,583
Per Capita$28,545
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$499M
Avg Weekly Wage$831

Housing

A+
Home Value$45,700
Rent
Ownership97.7%
Zillow$109,042
Housing Units108
Rent Burden21.5%

Health

Obesity44.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,372/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain34.7 in/yr
Elevation974 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.3%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute18 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Verdon was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Philip Billard Municipal (75 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.