Wolbach, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Greeley County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
274 Population 397/sq mi density
$48,438 Median Income $28,872 per capita
$56,400 Home Value $213,126 Zillow
$533 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
48°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
$48,438 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,400 home value, $533/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Wolbach, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,438
36% below
$28,872 per capita
Home Value
$56,400
80% below
Zillow: $213,126
Median Rent
$533/mo
54% below
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
54% below
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Wolbach Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
64%
Home Value
20%
Rent
46%
Poverty
111%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wolbach 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

Wolbach residents earn a median household income of $48,438 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,872. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 121 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wolbach is $56,400 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $213,126. Median rent is $533/month, with 18.8% 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 1938.

Education

15.4% of adults in Wolbach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wolbach has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population274
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density397/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$48,438
Per Capita$28,872
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty13.8%
County GDP$192M
Avg Weekly Wage$829

Housing

A+
Home Value$56,400
Rent$533
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$213,126
Housing Units137
Rent Burden18.8%

Health

Obesity35.0%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,009/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain26.5 in/yr
Elevation1,949 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed15 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Wolbach was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.