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Melbeta, Nebraska

village · Scotts Bluff County

At a glance

146
Population
$90,000
Median home value (all homes)
70% below U.S. median
$198,905
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$850/mo
Median rent
37% below U.S. median
$47,000
Median household income
40% below U.S. median
16 min
Average commute
85.9%
Homes with broadband
2.74%
Locations with fiber available
7.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 80 — 20% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing53% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities35% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost43% 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 college9 mi
Nearest community college9 mi
Nearest technical college81 mi
High school graduates90.3%
College graduates6.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Twin Cities Development Association, Inc
Twin Cities Development (TCD) is the economic development organization for the Western Nebraska communities of Gering, Bayard, Terrytown, Mitchell, Scotts Bluff County, and Bridgeport, providing services to attract and retain businesses, develop sites and buildings, assist with incentives and grants, support workforce recruitment, and offer entrepreneurial and housing resources for the region.
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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