Living in Winnebago, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Winnebago · Census data 2020–2024
Winnebago has 1,058 residents with a median age of 25.7. The median household income is $41,447 (46% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $66,600, the median rent is $577/month.
Winnebago is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Winnebago at a glance
- Population
- 1,058
- Median age
- 25.7State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $41,447State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $66,600State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $577/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 31.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.8%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Winnebago a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 72% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Nebraska median; unemployment of 12.5%; a poverty rate of 22.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Winnebago
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Winnebago the median home value is $66,600, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $577 per month, which is 18.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,368 a month in housing costs.
Winnebago median household income
The median household income in Winnebago is $41,447 and the income per person is $18,015. 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Winnebago: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 360
- Owner-occupied
- 31.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 68.8%
- Vacant
- 24.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 3.88
Winnebago demographics
- Population
- 1,058
- Median age
- 25.7
- Under 18
- 39.9%
- 65 and older
- 11.2%
- Households
- 272
- Foreign-born
- 5%
- Veterans
- 10.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Winnebago ›
Education in Winnebago
19.8% of adults 25 and older in Winnebago have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Winnebago
- Unemployment rate
- 12.5%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 3.9%
- Drive alone
- 82.7%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.7%
Winnebago vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnebago | 1,058 | $41,447 | $66,600 | $577 |
| Homer | 446 | $80,714 | $162,900 | $677 |
| Walthill | 812 | $70,398 | $39,400 | $929 |
| Macy | 637 | $42,500 | $54,400 | $598 |
| Salix | 402 | $62,500 | $161,400 | $950 |
| Hubbard | 190 | $58,750 | $185,700 | — |
| Thurston | 100 | $71,667 | $106,300 | $705 |
| Sergeant Bluff | 5,171 | $123,481 | $298,500 | $1,156 |
| Sloan | 1,018 | $68,125 | $205,900 | $755 |
More for people moving to Winnebago
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What is the median household income in Winnebago, NE?
The median household income in Winnebago is $41,447, 46% 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 Winnebago?
The median home value in Winnebago is $66,600, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Winnebago?
The median gross rent in Winnebago is $577 per month, about 18.6% of household income.
Is Winnebago, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 72% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Nebraska median; unemployment of 12.5%; a poverty rate of 22.4%.
What is the median age in Winnebago?
The median age in Winnebago is 25.7 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Winnebago?
The average commute to work in Winnebago is 14 minutes; 3.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Winnebago?
The unemployment rate in Winnebago is 12.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Winnebago?
19.8% of adults in Winnebago 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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