Living in Lewellen, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lewellen · Census data 2020–2024
Lewellen has 207 residents with a median age of 63.6. The median household income is $41,848 (45% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $93,800, the median rent is $789/month.
Lewellen is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lewellen at a glance
- Population
- 207
- Median age
- 63.6State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $41,848State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $93,800State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $789/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 80.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.8%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Lewellen a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the Nebraska median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Lewellen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lewellen the median home value is $93,800, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $789 per month, which is 32.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,016 a month in housing costs.
Lewellen median household income
The median household income in Lewellen is $41,848 and the income per person is $39,702. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Lewellen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 202
- Owner-occupied
- 80.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.7%
- Vacant
- 34.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.57
34.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lewellen has many vacation and second homes.
Lewellen demographics
- Population
- 207
- Median age
- 63.6
- Under 18
- 8.7%
- 65 and older
- 45.9%
- Households
- 132
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 30.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lewellen ›
Education in Lewellen
32.8% of adults 25 and older in Lewellen have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lewellen
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Drive alone
- 83.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
Lewellen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewellen | 207 | $41,848 | $93,800 | $789 |
| Belmar | 143 | $24,432 | $284,400 | — |
| Oshkosh | 807 | $40,391 | $85,800 | $744 |
| Big Springs | 496 | $68,125 | $96,200 | $775 |
| Brule | 346 | $46,750 | $131,300 | $658 |
| Chappell | 915 | $65,000 | $94,000 | $775 |
| Julesburg | 1,181 | $43,500 | $149,400 | $760 |
| Ogallala | 4,777 | $58,556 | $155,800 | $667 |
| Ovid | 468 | $44,375 | $84,500 | $906 |
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What is the median household income in Lewellen, NE?
The median household income in Lewellen is $41,848, 45% lower 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 Lewellen?
The median home value in Lewellen is $93,800, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Lewellen?
The median gross rent in Lewellen is $789 per month, about 32.6% of household income.
Is Lewellen, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the Nebraska median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
What is the median age in Lewellen?
The median age in Lewellen is 63.6 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Lewellen?
The average commute to work in Lewellen is 18 minutes; 8.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lewellen?
The unemployment rate in Lewellen is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lewellen?
32.8% of adults in Lewellen 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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