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Bertrand, Nebraska

village · Phelps County

At a glance

718
Population
$145,100
Median home value (all homes)
52% below U.S. median
$227,400
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$850/mo
Median rent
37% below U.S. median
$73,672
Median household income
6% below U.S. median
13.4 min
Average commute
92%
Homes with broadband
0.26%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 84 — 16% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing35% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities10% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost52% 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 college31 mi
Nearest community college47 mi
Nearest technical college115 mi
High school graduates92%
College graduates24.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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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