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Niobrara, NE

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Niobrara - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

365
Residents
$38,977
Median income
$91,300
Median home
$961
Median rent (state)

Niobrara - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Niobrara lands in the 7th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

7th
percentile, household income
7th
percentile, home value
11th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Niobrara, NE

365 people live in Niobrara, Nebraska - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Niobrara households earn a median of $38,977 annually, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 3.0%. Niobrara's housing stock carries a median value of $91,300, and the median resident age is 54.8 years. Educational attainment runs 19.7% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 52.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 0 residential building permits were authorized in Niobrara (No Permits), per Census BPS data. The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 50.8°F with 24.3 inches of precipitation per year.

Living costs in Nebraska run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Nebraska at 90.1 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Well Below Average). HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $961 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Nebraska run around $207, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 29.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low).

Population

365 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Nebraska

Median Household Income

$38,977 /yr

Poverty 3.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

90.1 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Nebraska average

How does Niobrara compare to other US cities?

Niobrara measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 7% higher than other cities
Home value 7% pricier than other cities
Median rent 11% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Niobrara against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Nebraska only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Nebraska-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Niobrara near the bottom of Nebraska's cities

Among the 450 Nebraska cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Niobrara ranks #184 - the 0th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Niobrara only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#422 of 439
4th percentile in Nebraska
Median Gross Rent
#184 of 450
0th percentile in Nebraska
Median Home Value
#293 of 438
33rd percentile in Nebraska
Poverty Rate
#323 of 450
28th percentile in Nebraska
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#236 of 450
47th percentile in Nebraska

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Nebraska only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

7thIncome percentile

7th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Niobrara's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$91,300 Among the most affordable more affordable than 93% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Niobrara $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Niobrara, NE Niobrara, NE's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Niobrara, NE-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Niobrara, NE median $38,977/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Niobrara, NE's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Niobrara, NE. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 19.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 3.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 52.3%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
365
Median Income
$38,977
Median Home Value
$91,300
Median Age
54.8
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Labor force participation
52.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%

Climate

Avg Temperature
50.8°F
Annual Precipitation
24.3"
Annual Snowfall
N/A

Schools

Total Schools
5
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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360 residents362 residents364 residents366 residents368 residents 202020212022202320242025 365 residents 362 residents ▼ -0.8%
Niobrara's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0
2021 1
2022 0
2023 1
2024 0

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
77.0%
Carpool
10.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
4.7%
Work from Home
8.1%

Based on 148 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Nebraska - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$100
avg/month
Natural Gas
$65
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$207
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Nebraska state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Nebraska state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Niobrara sits in

Cost of Living Index
90.1
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$961/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
29.7 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

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Prague
366 people
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367 people
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Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Niobrara's 365 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Hatton, AL
365 people
Cash, AR
365 people
Mason, IL
365 people
Roann, IN
365 people
Pulaski, IA
365 people
Mahtowa, MN
365 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Niobrara's $38,977 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Panola, OK
$38,980 median income
Abbeville, SC
$38,983 median income
Jefferson, IN
$38,984 median income
Watterson Park, KY
$38,984 median income
Seymour, TX
$38,984 median income
Slocomb, AL
$38,988 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Niobrara, NE Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Niobrara, NE - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 88.2% 8.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 0.0% White 88.2% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.0% American Indian 8.5% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.6% Two or more races 2.7% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Niobrara compares to nearby Nebraska cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Niobrara (this city) 365 $38,977
Lyman 366 $52,621
Prague 366 $92,857
Plymouth 367 $54,375
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NE NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Niobrara, NE?

What is the population of Niobrara, NE? +

365 people live in Niobrara, NE according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Niobrara, NE? +

In Niobrara, the typical household earns $38,977 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Niobrara? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Niobrara; the closest available measure is the Nebraska state average, a cost of living index of 90.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Nebraska vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Niobrara, NE? +

Niobrara's median home value sits at $91,300, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Niobrara? +

The average annual temperature in Niobrara runs 50.8°F, 24.3 inches of precipitation. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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