Economy & Jobs — Valentine, Nebraska
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $56,898 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$60,900 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,469 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| In Labor Force | 1,385 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 28.8% |
| Arts Food | 18.2% |
| Construction | 14.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Hotels Motels | 7 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 7 |
| Insurance Agencies | 5 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
| Accounting Firms | 5 |
| Gas Stations | 4 |
| General Merchandise | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| Fast Food | 3 |
| Bars | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.