Living in Sprague, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sprague · Census data 2020–2024
Sprague has 176 residents with a median age of 32.7. The median household income is $81,250 (6% higher than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $197,300, the median rent is $1,607/month.
Sprague is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sprague at a glance
- Population
- 176
- Median age
- 32.7State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $81,250State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $197,300State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $1,607/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 82.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.4%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Sprague a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Nebraska median; home values 17% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 9.1%; a poverty rate of 19.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Sprague
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sprague the median home value is $197,300, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,607 per month, which is 47.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,391 a month in housing costs.
Sprague median household income
The median household income in Sprague is $81,250 and the income per person is $29,810. 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Sprague: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 64
- Owner-occupied
- 82.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.2%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.75
Sprague demographics
- Population
- 176
- Median age
- 32.7
- Under 18
- 32.4%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 64
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sprague ›
Education in Sprague
32.4% of adults 25 and older in Sprague have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 11.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sprague
- Unemployment rate
- 9.1%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 15.7%
- Drive alone
- 78.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.9%
Sprague vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprague | 176 | $81,250 | $197,300 | $1,607 |
| Martell | 133 | $134,115 | $199,100 | — |
| Roca | 242 | $100,000 | $231,300 | $1,125 |
| Hickman | 3,004 | $104,375 | $311,700 | — |
| Hallam | 346 | $98,214 | $287,900 | $988 |
| Cortland | 547 | $74,583 | $183,200 | $1,075 |
| Denton | 145 | $57,250 | $247,900 | $878 |
| Yankee Hill | 250 | $71,597 | $284,200 | — |
| Firth | 604 | $80,938 | $221,600 | $1,056 |
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What is the median household income in Sprague, NE?
The median household income in Sprague is $81,250, 6% 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 Sprague?
The median home value in Sprague is $197,300, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Sprague?
The median gross rent in Sprague is $1,607 per month, about 47.5% of household income.
Is Sprague, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Nebraska median; home values 17% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 9.1%; a poverty rate of 19.3%.
What is the median age in Sprague?
The median age in Sprague is 32.7 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Sprague?
The average commute to work in Sprague is 31 minutes; 15.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sprague?
The unemployment rate in Sprague is 9.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sprague?
32.4% of adults in Sprague 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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