Weeping Water, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Cass County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,244 Population 1,174/sq mi density
$67,083 Median Income $30,297 per capita
$191,600 Home Value $229,229 Zillow
$871 Median Rent 27.8% 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
3.3 / 5.0
$67,083 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$191,600 home value, $871/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Weeping Water, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,083
11% below
$30,297 per capita
Home Value
$191,600
32% below
Zillow: $229,229
Median Rent
$871/mo
25% below
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
44% below
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
142% above
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Weeping Water Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
89%
Home Value
68%
Rent
75%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
242%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Weeping Water 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

Weeping Water residents earn a median household income of $67,083 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,297. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Weeping Water is $191,600 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,229. Median rent is $871/month, with 27.8% 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

18.8% of adults in Weeping Water hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Weeping Water has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.

Data Overview

People

Population1,244
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density1,174/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$67,083
Per Capita$30,297
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$1,148M
Avg Weekly Wage$990

Housing

A+
Home Value$191,600
Rent$871
Ownership72.7%
Zillow$229,229
Housing Units461
Rent Burden27.8%

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,015/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain33.6 in/yr
AQI17 (Good)
Elevation1,083 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute24 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Weeping Water was founded in 1867.
The median home in Weeping Water was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.