Winside, NE

Nebraska · Nonmetropolitan · City

4.0 Great / 5.0
520 Population
$66,429 Median Income
$104,200 Home Value
$875 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
32.2 yrs Median Age
21.0% Bachelor's Degree+
4.0
Overall
4.3
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.7
Education

People

Population520
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density2,000/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 91.2%

Economy

4.3/5
Median Income$66,429
Per Capita Income$28,684
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty Rate6.1%
County GDP$804M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$104,200
Zillow Value$201,389
Median Rent$875
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,001

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Depression18.0%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Jan / Jul21° / 74°
Rain27 in/yr
Snow32 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 32 (Good)

Education

2.7/5
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+95.5%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.81
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute20 min
Work From Home2.2%
BroadbandN/A

How Winside Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$66,429
Home Value$104,200
Median Rent$875
Poverty Rate6.1%
Bachelor's Degree+21.0%
Unemployment0.3%
Avg Temperature48.3°F

Population & Age

Total Population520
Population Density2,000 per sq mi
Median Age32.2 years
Male46.0%
Female54.0%
Male 46%
Female 54%

Race & Ethnicity

White 91.2% Black 1.9% Hispanic 2.9% Other 4%
White91.2%
Black or African American1.9%
Hispanic or Latino2.9%
Asian0.0%
Other Races4.0%

Language

English Only96.9%
Spanish Speakers3.1%
English 96.9% Spanish 3.1%

Social Characteristics

Disability9.6%
Health Insurance90.5%

Income

12% below avg
Median Household Income$66,429
Per Capita Income$28,684
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$870
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$75,868

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.3%
Poverty Rate6.1%
Total Establishments (County)281
County GDP$804M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation25
Healthcare Facilities21
Retail Stores36
Manufacturing12
Total Establishments281

Industry Mix

Restaurants 25 Healthcare 21 Retail 36 Manufacturing 12

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$75,868
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,525

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time20.1 min
Work From Home2.2%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

63% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$104,200
Zillow Home Value Index$201,389

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied66.5%

Rental Costs

25% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$875

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$706
1 Bedroom$791
2 Bedroom$1,001
3 Bedroom$1,274
4 Bedroom$1,409

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,525
Effective Tax Rate (est.)4.34%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure27.6%
Asthma9.1%
COPD5.0%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking24.8%
Physical Inactivity23.2%
Depression18.0%
Mental Distress (14+ days)14.8%
Physical Distress (14+ days)10.4%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage90.5%
Regular Checkup73.8%
Premature Death Rate4,889 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.9 / 10
Exercise Access45.5%
Healthcare Facilities (County)21
Restaurants (County)25

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)4

Temperature

21°F Jan 74°F Jul
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Average48.3°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation27.5 in
Annual Snowfall32.2 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median32.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,598 ft (487 m)
Land Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density2,000 per sq mi
Latitude42.1774°
Longitude-97.1754°
County FIPS31179

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.9%
D 24.7%

Republican +49.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.0%
High School+95.5%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.81

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, not adjacent
Population Density2,000 per sq mi
Land Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)4

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