Nemaha County, Kansas
Among the top 13% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 39% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 27% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 82% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 87% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 46% of US counties
- top 1% for commute time
- top 5% for unemployment
- bottom 19% for comfortable days
Nemaha County is a county in Kansas with about 10,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and C for weather. Standout strengths include commute time, unemployment, and sunny days. It rates lower on sales tax and comfortable days.
Official websitenemaha.kansasgov.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
very cold
cold
comfortable
warm
hot
warm
comf.
cold
v.cold
83%62%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.3 in1.0 in
muggy 95%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$73k79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 52% of US counties
Home Value$175k58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$780better than 59% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 35% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.01%better than 39% of US counties
Income Tax5.70%better than 33% of US counties
Sales Tax8.75%better than 20% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.00%better than 25% of US counties
Unemployment1.7%better than 95% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)27°F28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)77°F51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation34.0 in31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall26.8 inbetter than 32% of US counties
Sunny Days265 daysbetter than 84% of US counties
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 37% of US counties
Comfortable Days64 daysbetter than 19% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk17.4better than 81% of US counties
School Quality49.4better than 38% of US counties
Violent Crime381/100kbetter than 78% of US counties
Property Crime283/100kbetter than 84% of US counties
Community
Population10,21923rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.036th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.098th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0577th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6788th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)94.2%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.5%20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.3%20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.2%20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.9%37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time14 minbetter than 99% of US counties
Walkability6.0/20better than 48% of US counties
Airport Distance77 mibetter than 63% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access82.4%better than 44% of US counties
Amenities Nearby7.83better than 79% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 25% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Nemaha County an affordable place to live?
- Nemaha County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 52% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Nemaha County?
- The median home value in Nemaha County is $175k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Nemaha County?
- Median household income in Nemaha County is $73k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Nemaha County?
- Median gross rent in Nemaha County is $780 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Nemaha County safe?
- Nemaha County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 381/100k (better than 78%). Property crime is 283/100k.
- What is the weather like in Nemaha County?
- Nemaha County averages 77°F in July and 27°F in January, with 34.0 in of annual precipitation and about 265 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Nemaha County?
- Public-school quality in Nemaha County is below average, scoring better than 38% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Nemaha County?
- The average one-way commute in Nemaha County is 14 min.
Other counties in Kansas
Explore Kansas
Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)