Living in Fort Calhoun, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fort Calhoun · Census data 2020–2024
Fort Calhoun has 1,173 residents with a median age of 46.7. The median household income is $102,396 (34% higher than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $291,000, the median rent is $1,141/month.
Fort Calhoun is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fort Calhoun at a glance
- Population
- 1,173
- Median age
- 46.7State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $102,396State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $291,000State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $1,141/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 66.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.2%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Fort Calhoun a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 34% higher than the Nebraska median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Home values 22% higher than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Fort Calhoun
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fort Calhoun the median home value is $291,000, 13% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,141 per month, which is 29.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,818 a month in housing costs.
Fort Calhoun median household income
The median household income in Fort Calhoun is $102,396 and the income per person is $46,393. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Fort Calhoun: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 499
- Owner-occupied
- 66.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.3%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.44
Fort Calhoun demographics
- Population
- 1,173
- Median age
- 46.7
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 23.1%
- Households
- 481
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fort Calhoun ›
Education in Fort Calhoun
26.2% of adults 25 and older in Fort Calhoun have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 11.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fort Calhoun
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 12%
- Drive alone
- 80%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.2%
Fort Calhoun vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Calhoun | 1,173 | $102,396 | $291,000 | $1,141 |
| California Junction | 169 | $172,650 | $123,500 | — |
| Blair | 7,914 | $81,452 | $221,500 | $937 |
| Kennard | 425 | $95,000 | $189,500 | $1,106 |
| Bennington | 2,366 | $97,500 | $333,100 | $1,516 |
| Missouri Valley | 2,666 | $71,818 | $148,500 | $753 |
| Washington | 198 | $106,458 | $209,100 | — |
| Crescent | 549 | $116,042 | $283,900 | — |
| Modale | 181 | $49,375 | $83,000 | $1,125 |
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What is the median household income in Fort Calhoun, NE?
The median household income in Fort Calhoun is $102,396, 34% higher than the Nebraska median of $76,475 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fort Calhoun?
The median home value in Fort Calhoun is $291,000, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Fort Calhoun?
The median gross rent in Fort Calhoun is $1,141 per month, about 29.8% of household income.
Is Fort Calhoun, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 34% higher than the Nebraska median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: home values 22% higher than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
What is the median age in Fort Calhoun?
The median age in Fort Calhoun is 46.7 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Fort Calhoun?
The average commute to work in Fort Calhoun is 22 minutes; 12% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fort Calhoun?
The unemployment rate in Fort Calhoun is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fort Calhoun?
26.2% of adults in Fort Calhoun have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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