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Western, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Saline County County
Western, NE
At a Glance
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)
Is Western a Good Place to Live?
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 3.2% (11% below 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 $199,824. 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.
Safety & Crime
Western reports 53 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 693/100K.
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 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.