Nebraska
Waco is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 155. Residents earn $80,417 per year, which is 7% above the national average.
Based on current data, Waco receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Waco stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Waco is $80,417, 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 23 minutes.
The median home value in Waco is $140,000, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 36.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Waco experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches, including 21.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 94.7% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.3% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $80,417 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $54,250 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,033 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,151 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 646 |
| County GDP | $1,248M |
| Restaurants | 46 |
| Healthcare | 51 |
| Retail | 70 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,856 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.47% |
| Commute Time | 22.5 min |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |
| Census Median | $140,000 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $176,565 |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 98.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,856 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.47% |
| Obesity | 40.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.2% |
| Depression | 16.9% |
| Mental Distress | 14.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,472/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.7 inches |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,622 ft (494 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 620/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8970°N, 97.4617°W |
| County FIPS | 31185 |
Winner: Republican by 51.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.4% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 620/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 95.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Restaurants | 46 |
| Retail Stores | 70 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 22.5 min |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |