Nebraska
Western is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 232. Residents earn $46,667 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Western receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Western offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Western is $46,667, 38% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Western is $61,700, 78% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $596 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Western experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches, including 20.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 97.6% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| 82% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,667 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,659 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,056 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,076 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 386 |
| County GDP | $1,293M |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Healthcare | 33 |
| Retail | 50 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,556 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.38% |
| Commute Time | 27.8 min |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |
| Census Median | $61,700 |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $199,824 |
| Census Median Rent | $596 |
| 49% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,556 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.38% |
| Obesity | 40.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% |
| Depression | 18.9% |
| Mental Distress | 15.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.8% |
| Premature Death | 5,922/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.4 inches |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 20.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,492 ft (455 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 473/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3931°N, 97.1984°W |
| County FIPS | 31151 |
Winner: Republican by 33.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.3% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 473/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Retail Stores | 50 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 27.8 min |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |