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Alliance, Nebraska

city · Box Butte County

At a glance

8,075
Population
$161,800
Median home value (all homes)
47% below U.S. median
$179,679
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$694/mo
Median rent
49% below U.S. median
$65,160
Median household income
17% below U.S. median
10.6 min
Average commute
88.5%
Homes with broadband
99.2%
Locations with fiber available
2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 86 — 14% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing29% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities22% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost62% below
For business: Nebraska is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college45 mi
Nearest community college43 mi
Nearest technical college121 mi
High school graduates93.9%
College graduates18.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Box Butte County Development Corp
Box Butte Development Corporation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering economic growth and opportunity throughout Box Butte County. It focuses on Workforce & Housing, Business Development, and Childcare & Community Partnerships, and collaborates with businesses, individuals, and local governments to grow, maintain, and diversify the county’s economy.
state Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development
Our mission is to provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska’s communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy, with programs and resources for starting and growing a business, housing, and economic recovery.
state Union Pacific Railroad Industrial Dev
Union Pacific's Industrial Development team provides guidance and rail project management to help businesses build, expand, or locate rail-served sites on Union Pacific’s expansive network, connecting them to the global economy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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