Halsey: Economy & Jobs
$-666,666,666 is the median household income in Halsey, with homes at a median value of $-666,666,666. The surrounding county supports 127 jobs (avg $44,736).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $-666,666,666 — below the Nebraska median ($71,867).
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 11.5% |
|---|---|
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $220 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $7,949 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $36,132 (vs Nebraska $85,036) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $154,310 |
| Median Household Income | $-666,666,666 (vs Nebraska $71,867) |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | white_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Retail |
| Economic Character · Income Level | affluent |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $135,417 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. 57% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 57.1% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 127 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $5,692,691 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $44,736 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 1,000,860 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 61 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 321,976 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 5,278.30 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Cattle, Crop Totals, Grain, Corn |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 12 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 25 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 956 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
| Nearest Snap · Name | DOLLAR GENERAL 19581 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 14.7 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | SUTTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $5,220,758 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 12,113.13 (vs Nebraska $8,091) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 431 people (vs Nebraska 64,510) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 42.9% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 57.1% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 70.4 years (vs Nebraska 35.3y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 66.7% |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base |
| Retirement Score · Rating | fair |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12