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Walthill, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Thurston County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
889 Population 2,067/sq mi density
$63,702 Median Income $17,154 per capita
$48,000 Home Value $79,093 Zillow
$797 Median Rent 14.4% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
156 Violent Crime/100K 3,662 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$63,702 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,000 home value, $797/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
156 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Walthill, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,702
15% below
$17,154 per capita
Home Value
$48,000
83% below
Zillow: $79,093
Median Rent
$797/mo
31% below
14.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
156/100K
59% below
3,662/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
60% below
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
158% above
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.9%
49% above
23.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
291 sunny days/yr

How Walthill Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
17%
Rent
69%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
258%
Crime
41%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Walthill a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Walthill residents earn a median household income of $63,702 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,154. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3% (158% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 164 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Walthill is $48,000 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $79,093. Median rent is $797/month, with 14.4% 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 1960.

Safety & Crime

Walthill reports 156 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,662/100K.

Education

13.6% of adults in Walthill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Walthill has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population889
Median Age24.4 yrs
Density2,067/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$63,702
Per Capita$17,154
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$605M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106

Housing

A+
Home Value$48,000
Rent$797
Ownership62.6%
Zillow$79,093
Housing Units240
Rent Burden14.4%

Crime

F
Violent156/100K
Property3,662/100K

Health

Obesity47.9%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking23.8%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death27,026/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain29.8 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,253 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score2.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute22 min
Broadband72.3%
Internet Speed32 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Walthill was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.