Nebraska by the numbers

Each figure next to the U.S. figure, from public data.

Median household income
29th highest of 51 · 2024

$76,475

U.S.: $80,734
Violent crime rate
40th highest of 51 · 2025

222.7

U.S.: 329.3
Median rent
35th highest of 51 · 2024

$1,072

U.S.: $1,413
Unemployment rate
46th highest of 51 · September 2026

2.9%

U.S.: 4.2%
Percent of people below the poverty line
34th highest of 51 · 2024

10.6%

U.S.: 12.5%