Wauneta, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Chase County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
515 Population 660/sq mi density
$46,518 Median Income $30,938 per capita
$86,300 Home Value $153,519 Zillow
$642 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$46,518 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,300 home value, $642/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Wauneta, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,518
38% below
$30,938 per capita
Home Value
$86,300
69% below
Zillow: $153,519
Median Rent
$642/mo
45% below
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
44% below
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Wauneta Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
31%
Rent
55%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
133%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wauneta a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wauneta residents earn a median household income of $46,518 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,938. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 224 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wauneta is $86,300 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,519. Median rent is $642/month, with 22.1% 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 1938.

Education

19.0% of adults in Wauneta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wauneta has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population515
Median Age55.7 yrs
Density660/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,518
Per Capita$30,938
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$434M
Avg Weekly Wage$993

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,300
Rent$642
Ownership68.5%
Zillow$153,519
Housing Units298
Rent Burden22.1%

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,214/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain19.1 in/yr
Elevation2,960 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute15 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Wauneta was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.