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Phelps County, NE market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Phelps County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 8,994
- +0.2% since 2020
- Households
- 3,916
- Median household income
- $68,919
- Median home value
- $194,900
- Jobs located here
- 4,937
- Market scores
- Not scored
- Counties under 10,000 people aren’t given a market score, since a few businesses can swing their figures.
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Phelps County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Phelps County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
An estimated 8,994 people live in Phelps County, in 3,916 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Phelps County grew 0.2%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Phelps County is $68,919 a year, 15% below the U.S. median of $80,734.
Set against the U.S., households in Phelps County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 128, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (68).
Counties under 10,000 people aren’t given a market score, since a few businesses can swing their figures.
For its number of households, Phelps County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for fast food and sandwich shops (92% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (21% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Phelps County
Counties under 10,000 people aren’t given a market score, since a few businesses can swing their figures. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurants and cafes | 46 | 117.5 | $318K | 86 | 18 |
| Auto repair and car care | 26 | 66.4 | $185K | 69 | 15 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 26 | 66.4 | $205K | 135 | 15 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 19 | 48.5 | $770K | 116 | 9 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 17 | 43.4 | $219K | 103 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 11 | 28.1 | $437K | 98 | 15 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 11 | 28.1 | $2.1M | 62 | 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 10 | 25.5 | $749K | 59 | 5 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 10 | 25.5 | $749K | 85 | 5 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 10 | 25.5 | $1.5M | 48 | 8 |
| Insurance agencies | 9 | 23.0 | $820K | 65 | 13 |
| Pet businesses | 8 | 20.4 | $395K | 45 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 8 | 20.4 | Index only | 154 | 6 |
| Gas stations | 7 | 17.9 | $1.7M | 73 | 4 |
| Grocery stores | 7 | 17.9 | $3.3M | 35 | 3 |
| Hair salons | 7 | 17.9 | $532K | 124 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 6 | 15.3 | $2.4M | 66 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 6 | 15.3 | $558K | 84 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 6 | 15.3 | Index only | 163 | 6 |
| Spas and skin care | 6 | 15.3 | $621K | 71 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | 5 | 12.8 | $1.1M | 45 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 5 | 12.8 | $1.1M | 109 | 5 |
| Home repair trades | 5 | 12.8 | $2M | 84 | 7 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 5 | 12.8 | $931K | 55 | 6 |
| Pizza | 5 | 12.8 | $2.9M | 58 | 8 |
| Tire shops | 5 | 12.8 | $962K | 38 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 4 | 10.2 | $2.5M | 53 | 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 4 | 10.2 | $791K | 31 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 3 | 7.7 | $515K | 51 | 4 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 3 | 7.7 | $1.6M | 52 | 5 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 3 | 7.7 | $1.6M | 53 | 6 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 3 | 7.7 | $1.1M | 55 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 3 | 7.7 | $1.8M | 100 | 4 |
| Veterinarians | 3 | 7.7 | $1.1M | 39 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 2 | 5.1 | $7.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | 2 | 5.1 | $1.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 2 | 5.1 | $11.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | 2 | 5.1 | $2.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 2 | 5.1 | $1.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 1 | 2.6 | $4.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | 1 | 2.6 | $10.2M | Too few | 4 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 2.6 | $680K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 1 | 2.6 | $3.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 1 | 2.6 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | 1 | 2.6 | $3.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 1 | 2.6 | $5.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | 1 | 2.6 | $3.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | 1 | 2.6 | $5.3M | Too few | 3 |
| Property management | 1 | 2.6 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Phelps County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $4.8M | $1,228 | 128 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $12.2M | $3,112 | 120 |
| Food away from home | $14.6M | $3,738 | 92 |
| Groceries | $23M | $5,869 | 93 |
| Personal care products and services | $3.7M | $952 | 95 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.5M | $394 | 68 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.3M | $855 | 87 |
| Medical and dental services | $5.3M | $1,363 | 106 |
| Pets | $3.2M | $807 | 89 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $7.5M | $1,912 | 93 |
| Vehicle insurance | $7.4M | $1,885 | 96 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $10.2M | $2,592 | 86 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $4.7M | $1,188 | 84 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $53.2M | $13,592 | 82 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Phelps County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 8,994+0.2% since 2020
- Households
- 3,916
- Median age
- 40.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 68%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.2
- Land area
- 540 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 17
- Median household income
- $68,919
- Average household income
- $102,125
- Median home value
- $194,900
- Jobs located here
- 4,937
- Daytime population
- 9,477Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Phelps County?
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Questions
How fast is Phelps County, NE growing?
Population estimates put Phelps County at 8,994 people in 2025, up 0.2% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 3,916 households.
How much do households in Phelps County, NE spend?
Households in Phelps County spend about $53.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $23M on groceries and $14.6M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Phelps County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 128, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (68).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Phelps County, NE?
The score leaves out counties under 10,000 people, where a handful of businesses would swing it.
How does Phelps County, NE compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Phelps County is $68,919, 15% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $194,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for fast food and sandwich shops (92% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (21% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. Markets with fewer than 5 map listings of the type, and counties under 10,000 people, aren’t scored, since a few businesses can swing their figures.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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