Population & age
- Total population
- 353
- Median age
- 47.1
Arthur, NE (69121)
Arthur County · Population 353
Fresh.Data current as of Apr 24, 2026
Arthur, NE (ZIP 69121) sits in Arthur County. The page draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 27. Top health signal: Obesity comes in above the national average at 41.4%. NCES lists 2 schools serving the area, 2 non-charter. 1 college or university serves the area, with median in-state tuition of $3,600. IRS data shows average household income (AGI) of $52,393 per tax return. Local establishments report average pay of $29,638 per worker (Census ZBP) — below the US average. BLS QCEW reports average annual pay of $33,169 per worker, roughly 49% below the US average. BLS LAUS reports county unemployment of just 2.4% (2024), well below the ~4.0% US average and consistent with a tight local labor market. FDIC counts just 1 bank branch in this ZIP (Summary of Deposits, 2024) — residents likely lean on neighboring ZIPs or online banking for most services. The CDC SVI flags household composition (57th percentile) as this ZIP's standout vulnerability dimension, sitting well above its overall 25th-percentile score. The most recent FEMA disaster declaration here was fire-related (MORRILL-COTTONWOOD FIRE, 2026). Per USDA's Food Environment Atlas, 100.0% of residents in this county live more than 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural) from the nearest supermarket — a deep food-access gap. Nebraska levies a graduated state income tax (top rate 5.20%); a household at the local median AGI of $52,393 would pay roughly $1,635/year before deductions. Healthcare access is the area's quieter strength; school options sit on the lighter side, so families may find themselves looking at districts a few ZIPs over. Notable: median household income $60,833, fair market rent of $960 for a two-bedroom, and a median home value of $163,500. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
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Demographics
Race & ethnicity
- White
- 93.5%
- Black
- 0.0%
- Asian
- 0.0%
- Hispanic / Latino
- 0.6%
- Other / multi-racial
- 6.5%
Income & housing
- Median household income
- $60,833
- Median home value
- $163,500
Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)
- 27.8%
Employment
- Unemployment rate
- 0.0%
Housing
- Owner-occupied
- 102(73.9%)
- Renter-occupied
- 36(26.1%)
- Vacant units
- 39
- Built (median)
- 1972
Commute
- Public transit
- 0(0.0%)
- Work from home
- 14(8.7%)
- Avg commute
- 13.4 min
Economic wellbeing
- Below poverty line
- 28(7.9%)
- Uninsured
- 10(2.8%)
Digital access
- Broadband access
- 110(79.7%)
- No broadband
- 28(20.3%)
Language & nativity
- Foreign-born
- 7(2.0%)
- Non-English at home
- 5(1.5%)
Fair Market Rent
Fresh.HUD SAFMR · May 1, 2026Studio
$670
/month
1 Bed
$730
/month
2 Bed
$960
/month
3 Bed
$1,280
/month
4 Bed
$1,280
/month
HUD Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of standard-quality rental housing in this area. FY2026 data.
New housing construction
New housing units permitted
0
Across 0 permitted buildings. Total construction value: $0.
Single-family
0
Multifamily (2+ unit)
0
Single-family value
$0
construction value
Multifamily value
$0
construction value
Based on county-level data (2024).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (census.gov/construction/bps). Public domain. BPS reports annual residential building permits from local permit-issuing jurisdictions, aggregated to county. A permit reflects intent to build, not a completed unit — actual construction lags by 6-24 months for multifamily projects.
Income & tax statistics
Tax returns filed
140
Average AGI
$52,393
Avg property tax
—
EITC participation
—
Income distribution
- $1 – $25,00035.7% · 50
- $25,000 – $50,00021.4% · 30
- $50,000 – $75,00028.6% · 40
- $75,000 – $100,0000.0% · 0
- $100,000 – $200,00014.3% · 20
- $200,000 or more0.0% · 0
Avg mortgage interest
—
Avg charitable contribution
—
Avg capital gains
$4,886
Avg total income tax
—
Source: IRS Statistics of Income — Individual Income Tax Statistics by ZIP Code (irs.gov). Public domain. Dollar columns reported in thousands by the IRS; figures here display real dollars. Total ZCTA AGI for the area was $7.3M across all reported brackets.
Business & employment
Business establishments
11
Total employment
69
Annual payroll
$2.0M
Average annual pay
$29,638
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Business Patterns (census.gov). Public domain. ZBP covers establishments with paid employees; Census suppresses employment and payroll values when fewer employers operate in a ZIP than would protect their confidentiality.
Employment & wages
Average annual pay
$33,169
Average weekly wage
$638
Total employment
89
Total establishments
14
That is roughly 49% below the US national average of $65,470 per worker.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (bls.gov/cew). Public domain. QCEW is derived from state unemployment-insurance filings and covers ~95% of US jobs. Figures are county-level totals assigned to ZIPs whose primary county matches; small-employer cells are suppressed by BLS to protect employer confidentiality.
Unemployment
Unemployment rate
2.4%
That is 1.6 percentage points below the US national unemployment rate of about 4.0%.
Labor force
212
Employed
207
Unemployed
5
Based on Arthur County, NE data (2024).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (bls.gov/lau). Public domain. LAUS publishes monthly and annual labor-force estimates for every US county. Figures are county-level totals assigned to ZIPs whose primary county matches.
Banking access
FDIC-insured bank branches
1
Limited banking access
Only a handful of branches — residents may rely on neighboring ZIPs or online banking for most services.
Total deposits
$0.0
across all branches in this ZIP
Distinct institutions
1
different banks operating here
Top banks by deposits in this ZIP
- 1.Sandhills State Bank— · 1 branch
Based on FDIC-insured branch offices as of June 30, 2024.
Source: FDIC Summary of Deposits (fdic.gov). Annual June-30 snapshot of every FDIC-insured branch and the deposits booked there. Figures cover all institutions reporting a branch address in this ZIP.
Public libraries
Public-library outlets
1
Single library outlet
One public-library outlet serves this ZIP — typical of suburban and small-town areas. Card holders also have full access to the rest of the system's branches.
Buildings
1
1 central
Avg hours / week
35
across outlets in this ZIP
Avg square feet
440
per outlet
Outlets in this ZIP
- 1.Arthur County Library
Public libraries provide free WiFi, computer access, children's programming, job-seeking resources, and meeting space — community infrastructure beyond books. FY2023 outlet inventory from the federal Public Libraries Survey.
Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services (imls.gov). Per-ZIP counts of active public-library outlets — central buildings, branches, and bookmobiles — operated by federally reporting library systems.
Federal Disaster Declarations
Federally Declared Disasters
11
Date Range
1967–2026
Most Recent Declaration
MORRILL-COTTONWOOD FIRE
Fire — declared March 13, 2026 (DR-5623)
Incident period: March 12, 2026 – March 27, 2026
Top Incident Types
- Severe Storm4 (36%)
- Flood3 (27%)
- Biological2 (18%)
- Fire1 (9%)
- Hurricane1 (9%)
Individual Assistance
1
Direct help to disaster survivors
Households Program
1
Housing & temporary lodging support
Public Assistance
11
Repair of public facilities & roads
Hazard Mitigation
7
Funding to reduce future disaster risk
FEMA declares disasters at the county level; counts here include every federally declared disaster touching any county that overlaps this ZIP. Statewide declarations and pre-1964 records without county granularity are excluded. Program flags reflect which FEMA assistance categories were activated (Individual Assistance, Households, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation). Source: fema.gov/openfema. Public domain.
Climate
30-year averages (1991-2020) from the nearest GHCN-D weather station. Temperature and precipitation values reflect typical annual conditions, not any single year.
Avg. temperature
48.8°F
35.4° – 62.3°
Annual precipitation
20.6"
Annual snowfall
32.9"
Heating · cooling days
6,645.3 · 780.1
Annual base 65°F
Nearest station: ARTHUR, NE US, 4.6 miles from the centroid of Arthur, NE (ZIP 69121)
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals (ncei.noaa.gov). Public domain.
Community health profile
Years of potential life lost (per 100K)
—
Premature death is the headline composite outcome CHR reports — age-adjusted, all-cause, before age 75.
Fair or poor health
15%
of adults self-report
Poor physical health days
3.6
avg per adult per month
Poor mental health days
4.7
avg per adult per month
Uninsured
6.5%
of residents under 65
Primary care MDs
0
per 100,000 residents
Preventable hospital stays
2,329
per 100K Medicare enrollees
Food environment (0-10)
5.0
10 = best access & security
Exercise access
—
residents near a facility
Flu vaccinated
42%
of Medicare enrollees
Based on Arthur data (2025 CHR release).
Source: County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (countyhealthrankings.org). Annual release. Underlying source datasets vary by measure (CDC BRFSS, NCHS Vital Statistics, AHA, USDA Food Environment Atlas, and others). Figures are county-level and assigned to every ZIP whose primary county matches.
Food access
Food access status
Limited food access for many residents
100.0% of Arthur County, NE residents live more than 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural) from the nearest supermarket.
Grocery stores
—
per 1,000 residents
Supercenters & clubs
—
per 1,000 residents
SNAP-authorized stores
—
accepting food benefits
Fast-food restaurants
—
per 1,000 residents
Among low-income residents, 34.5% are low-access — those without a supermarket within 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural).
Per-1,000 figures show how many of each store type exist in Arthur County, NE for every 1,000 residents. Higher grocery and supercenter density usually means easier access to fresh food; higher convenience-store-only density (with low grocery rate) often signals a food swamp.
Source: USDA Economic Research Service, Food Environment Atlas (ers.usda.gov). County-level metrics fanned to ZIP via the primary county in the Census ZCTA-county relationship file. Variable years differ per family (stores ~2020, low-access ~2019).
Taxes & benefits in Nebraska
State-level rules that apply to every resident of ZIP 69121. Numbers reflect the most recent published year per source.
Tax rates
Income tax
5.20%
graduated · 3 brackets
Sales tax (combined)
6.98%
State 5.50% · avg local 1.48%
Property tax (effective)
1.20%
Median $2,115/year
Tax burden rank
33 of 50
10.80% of personal income
For ZIP 69121: At this ZIP's median AGI of $52,393, the estimated state income tax (before deductions) runs about $1,635 per year. Applied to this ZIP's typical home value of $163,500, that works out to roughly $1,966/year in property tax.
Paid family leave
Program
No program
No program
Safety net
SNAP eligibility
165% FPL
Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (raises gross income limit above federal 130% floor). Asset limit $25,000.
Sources: Tax Foundation (state tax rates & brackets), Bipartisan Policy Center (paid family leave), USDA FNS (SNAP categorical eligibility).
Other ZIPs near 69121
Nearby ZIPs by distance
69146 (Lemoyne, 14.4 mi) · 69144 (Keystone, 16 mi) · 69147 (Belmar, 16.8 mi) · 69350 (Hyannis, 28.9 mi) · 69154 (Oshkosh, 30.5 mi) · 69127 (Brule, 31.2 mi)
Compare ZIP-level stats — population, schools, housing, climate — across nearby areas. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA basemap.
Data sources used on this page
SourcesFresh.CDC PLACES · Apr 24, 2026Fresh.NCES CCD via Urban Institute EDP · Apr 27, 2026Fresh.HUD SAFMR · May 1, 2026
All data on this page is sourced from federal government datasets · Not AI-generated · Methodology
Health profile
Crude prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES, derived from BRFSS small-area modeling. Population-level figures only.
Obesity
41.4%
8.4pp above the 33.0% national rate.
High Blood Pressure
39.3%
7.3pp above the 32.0% national rate.
Depression
17.2%
4.8pp below the 22.0% national rate.
Annual Checkup
78.8%
2.8pp above the 76.0% national rate.
Health Insurance
7.2%
5.8pp below the 13.0% national rate.
Diabetes
12.6%
Tracks close to the 11.0% national rate.
Schools in this ZIP
2 schools serve this ZIP, including 2 non-charter.
| School | Type | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTHUR COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Public | -1–6 | 71 |
| ARTHUR COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | Public | 7–12 | 53 |
Schools listed from NCES Common Core of Data via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal.
Fresh.NCES CCD via Urban Institute EDP · Apr 27, 2026Colleges & universities nearby
Colleges in this area
1
Median in-state tuition
$3,600
Median earnings (10 yr)
$40,059
- 2-Year
Mid-Plains Community College
North Platte, NE · 69101
- In-state tuition
- $3,600
- Out-of-state tuition
- $4,530
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- 49.1%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $40,059
- Median student debt
- $9,995
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (collegescorecard.ed.gov). Public domain data. Earnings figures reflect median earnings 10 years after entry for federally-aided students.
What these numbers say together
Arthur, NE (ZIP 69121) sits in Arthur County. The page draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 27. Top health signal: Obesity comes in above the national average at 41.4%. NCES lists 2 schools serving the area, 2 non-charter. 1 college or university serves the area, with median in-state tuition of $3,600. IRS data shows average household income (AGI) of $52,393 per tax return. Local establishments report average pay of $29,638 per worker (Census ZBP) — below the US average. BLS QCEW reports average annual pay of $33,169 per worker, roughly 49% below the US average. BLS LAUS reports county unemployment of just 2.4% (2024), well below the ~4.0% US average and consistent with a tight local labor market. FDIC counts just 1 bank branch in this ZIP (Summary of Deposits, 2024) — residents likely lean on neighboring ZIPs or online banking for most services. The CDC SVI flags household composition (57th percentile) as this ZIP's standout vulnerability dimension, sitting well above its overall 25th-percentile score. The most recent FEMA disaster declaration here was fire-related (MORRILL-COTTONWOOD FIRE, 2026). Per USDA's Food Environment Atlas, 100.0% of residents in this county live more than 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural) from the nearest supermarket — a deep food-access gap. Nebraska levies a graduated state income tax (top rate 5.20%); a household at the local median AGI of $52,393 would pay roughly $1,635/year before deductions. Healthcare access is the area's quieter strength; school options sit on the lighter side, so families may find themselves looking at districts a few ZIPs over. Notable: median household income $60,833, fair market rent of $960 for a two-bedroom, and a median home value of $163,500. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
The two domains pull in different directions. Healthcare access reads strong, but the on-paper school count is on the lighter side — that’s less a quality signal and more a density one. Households here often look at districts a few ZIPs over for school choice while keeping their providers local.
One concrete reading worth keeping: Depression prevalence sits lower the national rate at 17.2%. Each figure on this page links to the original federal dataset with its retrieval date — this synthesis is a reading, not a substitute for the underlying records.
Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 69121
What is the obesity rate in ZIP 69121?
41.4%, which is 8.4 percentage points above the national average of 33.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the depression rate in ZIP 69121?
17.2%, which is 4.8 percentage points below the national average of 22.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the high blood pressure rate in ZIP 69121?
39.3%, which is 7.3 percentage points above the national average of 32.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
How many schools are in ZIP 69121?
2 schools serve this ZIP, including 2 public schools (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 27, 2026). No charter schools are listed in this ZIP by NCES CCD.
Does ZIP 69121 have charter schools?
No charter schools are listed in ZIP 69121 by NCES CCD (retrieved Apr 27, 2026).
Are there high schools in ZIP 69121?
Yes, 1 high school serves this ZIP: Arthur County High School. (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 27, 2026).
What is the population of ZIP 69121?
353 people live in ZIP 69121, with a median age of 47.1 (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the median household income in ZIP 69121?
$60,833 per year (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
Is ZIP 69121 mostly renters or homeowners?
In ZIP 69121, 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
How do people commute in ZIP 69121?
In ZIP 69121, 8.7% of workers work from home. Public transit is used by 0.0% of commuters (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP 69121?
7.9% of the population in ZIP 69121 lives below the federal poverty line (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What percentage of households in ZIP 69121 have broadband internet?
79.7% of households in ZIP 69121 have broadband internet access (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the average household income in ZIP 69121?
The average Adjusted Gross Income reported on tax returns from ZIP 69121 (Arthur, NE) is $52,393 per return (IRS SOI Tax Year 2022, retrieved May 2, 2026).
How much do homeowners pay in property tax in ZIP 69121?
Tax returns from ZIP 69121 report an average of $0 per return in real-estate tax deductions (IRS SOI Tax Year 2022, retrieved May 2, 2026).
What percentage of residents in ZIP 69121 earn over $200,000?
0.0% of tax returns from ZIP 69121 (Arthur, NE) report Adjusted Gross Income of $200,000 or more (IRS SOI Tax Year 2022, retrieved May 2, 2026).
How many businesses are in ZIP 69121?
As of 2022, 11 business establishments operated in ZIP 69121 employing 69 workers (Census ZIP Business Patterns, retrieved May 3, 2026).
What is the average salary in ZIP 69121?
The average annual pay across all local establishments in ZIP 69121 is $29,638, based on Census ZIP Business Patterns 2022 data (retrieved May 3, 2026).
How vulnerable is ZIP 69121 to disasters and public health emergencies?
According to the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (2022), ZIP 69121 ranks in the 25th percentile nationally for social vulnerability — a moderate vulnerability profile (retrieved May 3, 2026).
What is the biggest vulnerability factor in ZIP 69121?
Household Characteristics is the highest-scoring CDC SVI theme for ZIP 69121, ranking in the 57th percentile nationally (CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022, retrieved May 3, 2026).
How many federally declared disasters has ZIP 69121 experienced?
FEMA has recorded 11 federal disaster declarations affecting ZIP 69121 between 1967–2026 (FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations, retrieved May 3, 2026).
What kinds of disasters most often hit ZIP 69121?
Severe Storm is the most common federally declared disaster type affecting ZIP 69121, accounting for 4 of 11 declarations (36%, FEMA OpenFEMA, retrieved May 3, 2026).
What was the most recent disaster declared for ZIP 69121?
The most recent FEMA disaster declaration affecting ZIP 69121 was "MORRILL-COTTONWOOD FIRE" — a fire declared in 2026 (DR-5623) (FEMA OpenFEMA, retrieved May 3, 2026).
What colleges are near ZIP 69121?
1 college or university is listed near ZIP 69121 by the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, including Mid-Plains Community College (retrieved May 2, 2026).
What is the average tuition at colleges near ZIP 69121?
Median in-state tuition across 1 nearby institution is $3,600 (College Scorecard, retrieved May 2, 2026).
What do graduates earn from colleges near ZIP 69121?
Graduates of nearby colleges earn a median of $40,059 ten years after entry (College Scorecard, retrieved May 2, 2026).
What is the climate like in ZIP 69121?
ZIP 69121 has an average annual temperature of 48.8°F and 20.6" of annual precipitation based on the ARTHUR, NE US weather station 4.6 miles from the ZIP centroid (NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, retrieved May 8, 2026).
What taxes apply in ZIP 69121?
Nebraska has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 5.20%. Households at the local median AGI of $52,393 would pay roughly $1,635 in state income tax annually (estimated, before deductions). Combined sales tax: 6.98% (Tax Foundation 2025).
Does Nebraska have paid family leave?
Nebraska has no state paid family leave program (Bipartisan Policy Center 2026).
What data is available for ZIP 69121?
This page covers health outcomes from CDC PLACES (40 metrics), school information from NCES CCD (2 schools), demographics from the Census ACS 5-Year (2022), colleges from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1 institution), income & tax statistics from the IRS SOI (Tax Year 2022), local business & employment from Census ZIP Business Patterns (2022), social vulnerability scores from the CDC/ATSDR SVI (2022), federal disaster declarations from FEMA OpenFEMA (11 on record), climate normals from NOAA NCEI (1991-2020), and state-level tax rates from the Tax Foundation. Data is refreshed on Mubboo's standard schedule.
How current is this data?
Health data retrieved Apr 24, 2026 from CDC PLACES. School data retrieved Apr 27, 2026 from NCES CCD. Demographics retrieved Apr 30, 2026 from Census ACS 5-Year (2022). College data retrieved May 2, 2026 from U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard. Income & tax statistics retrieved May 2, 2026 from IRS SOI (Tax Year 2022). Business & employment retrieved May 3, 2026 from Census ZBP (2022). Social vulnerability scores retrieved May 3, 2026 from CDC/ATSDR SVI (2022). Federal disaster declarations retrieved May 3, 2026 from FEMA OpenFEMA (11 on record). Climate normals retrieved May 8, 2026 from NOAA NCEI (1991-2020). State-level tax rates retrieved 2026-05-05 15:58:22.284+00 from the Tax Foundation.
Other ZIPs near 69121
Nearby ZIPs by distance
69146 (Lemoyne, 14.4 mi) · 69144 (Keystone, 16 mi) · 69147 (Belmar, 16.8 mi) · 69350 (Hyannis, 28.9 mi) · 69154 (Oshkosh, 30.5 mi) · 69127 (Brule, 31.2 mi)
Compare ZIP-level stats — population, schools, housing, climate — across nearby areas. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA basemap.
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall SVI
25th percentile
Moderate Vulnerability
Based on 1 census tract, population 336
Vulnerability Themes
Households Without Vehicle
4
Persons with Disability
55
Without HS Diploma
8
Without Health Insurance
22
Adults Age 65+
79
The Social Vulnerability Index uses U.S. Census data to identify communities most at risk during public health emergencies and natural disasters. Higher percentiles indicate greater vulnerability. Tract-level scores are aggregated to this ZCTA via Census 2020 ZCTA→Tract crosswalk, weighted by land-area share. Source: atsdr.cdc.gov. Public domain.