Arthur
Nebraska

What stands out

Three things set Arthur County apart from the other 3,142 counties: natural-hazard risk is among the safest in America (1 of 100), population growth is among the fastest shrinking in America (-3.1% a year), and high-school completion is in the top 2% of American counties (97%). Within Nebraska it ranks 7th of 93 counties for natural-hazard risk, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in Arthur County, Nebraska. 485 people live here with you, so most faces are familiar. The population shrank 3.1% last year, and more Americans moved out than in (net -12).

Nebraska stopped taxing Social Security in 2025 and is cutting its top income-tax rate toward 3.99%. Property taxes are among the highest in the country as a share of home value, which is the state's longest-running political fight. Omaha and Lincoln hold most of the population and jobs; the state has the country's only unicameral legislature and publicly owned electric utilities.

Money

The typical household here brings in $66,667 a year, higher than 67% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $33,169. Unemployment runs 2.1%, lower than 93% of American counties. 12% of workers work from home.

Nebraska takes 4.1% of that median income in state income tax, about $2,732 a year.

Home

A two-bedroom rents for around $961 a month. Property tax is 1.07% of home value, roughly $1,762 a year on that median home, higher than 65% of American counties. 74% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.1 per 1,000 residents, lower than 88% of American counties.

There are 0 active physicians in the county, about 0.0 per 10,000 people; the nearest doctor is in another county. 7.7% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

97% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

87% of eligible voters turned out. Under Nebraska law you can carry a concealed handgun without a permit, abortion is legal with limits, and marijuana is medical only.

Weather and risk

The year averages 50°F, highs near 64 and lows near 37, colder than 73% of American counties. About 19 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 1 out of 100, safer than almost every county in America; the county has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 99 Mbps down, slower than 88% of American counties. There are 2 airports in the county, counting general aviation.