Western, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Saline County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
232 Population 473/sq mi density
$46,667 Median Income $27,659 per capita
$61,700 Home Value $209,525 Zillow
$596 Median Rent 13.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$46,667 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$61,700 home value, $596/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Western, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,667
38% below
$27,659 per capita
Home Value
$61,700
78% below
Zillow: $209,525
Median Rent
$596/mo
49% below
13.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
55% below
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Western Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
22%
Rent
51%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
144%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Western 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

Western residents earn a median household income of $46,667 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,659. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 386 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Western is $61,700 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,525. Median rent is $596/month, with 13.3% 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

15.3% of adults in Western hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Western has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population232
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density473/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,667
Per Capita$27,659
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,293M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,056

Housing

A+
Home Value$61,700
Rent$596
Ownership85.3%
Zillow$209,525
Housing Units118
Rent Burden13.3%

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,922/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain31.0 in/yr
Elevation1,492 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute28 min
Broadband66.7%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Western was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.