Thurston County , Nebraska
Population: 6,666 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $64,838 Home $105,100 Rent $698/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 6,666 residents, Thurston County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Nebraska and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Thurston County at 45%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$64,838
Median Income
household
$105,100
Home Value
median
$698/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $64,838 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,128 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.0% |
| Median Home Value | $105,100 |
| Median Gross Rent | $698/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 61.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 38.9% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 6,666 |
| Median Age | 28.7 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 20.2% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
45.4%
Obesity
13.4%
Diabetes
21.0%
Smoking
35.8%
High Blood Pressure
30.2%
No Physical Activity
18.2%
Depression
36.4%
Insufficient Sleep
74.8%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 26.4 · 26th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
51.65
🔥 Wildfire
85.97
❄️ Winter Storm
17.60
🌍 Earthquake
6.74
☀️ Drought
85.05
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