Electricity rates in Grand Island, Nebraska
Hall County, the county around Grand Island, NE, ranks 1 of 93 Nebraska counties for the lowest yearly electricity cost per home ($981). Grand Island, Nebraska has 52,761 residents in 20,620 households; 28.8% heat with electricity.
Grand Island on the map
Hall County, with Grand Island marked
Cost of living with electricity in Grand Island
Grand Island, NE: 20,620 households at $981 a year per home for electricity (Hall County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $20.2 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,788 a year per household.
| Group in Grand Island, NE | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Grand Island, NE median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Island, NE, all households | 20,620 | $981 | $20.2 million | 1.57% |
| Grand Island, NE, homeowners | 12,276 | $1,237 | $15.2 million | 1.98% |
| Grand Island, NE, renters | 8,344 | $561 | $4.7 million | 0.90% |
Facts about Grand Island
- Residents of Grand Island, NE, ACS 2023
- 52,7614 of 5 Nebraska cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Grand Island, NE
- $62,4395 of 5 of those cities
- Households in Grand Island, NE
- 20,6202.56 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Grand Island, NE
- 59.5%12,276 owners and 8,344 renter households
- Housing units in Grand Island, NE
- 21,366746 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Grand Island, NE
- 28.8%5,944 of 20,620 homes
- Land area of Grand Island, NE
- 30.1 sq mi1,751.9 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Grand Island, NE
- 1.7% to 2.0%at 956 kWh a month over the $62,439 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Grand Island, NE
- 99NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 187.6 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Grand Island, NE
- 197512,680 of 21,366 homes (59.3%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Grand Island, NE
- $202,600$913 gross rent a month, 5.41% of value a year
Outage risk around Grand Island
Grand Island, NE, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 93 wind and 6 tornado, 187.6 per 100,000 residents of 52,761. Top gust near Grand Island, NE: 83 knots, 96 mph. Damage near Grand Island, NE: $15.6M.
Reports within 15 miles of Grand Island, NE
wind and tornado reports, Grand Island, NE
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| Grand Island, NE | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Island, NE, 2015 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Grand Island, NE, 2016 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Grand Island, NE, 2017 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Grand Island, NE, 2018 | 10 | 2 | 12 |
| Grand Island, NE, 2019 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Grand Island, NE, 2020 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Grand Island, NE, 2021 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Grand Island, NE, 2022 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Grand Island, NE, 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Grand Island, NE, 2024 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Grand Island, NE, 2025 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Housing and heating in Grand Island
Grand Island, NE: 12,680 of 21,366 homes were built before 1980 and 3,886 in 2000 or later. Grand Island, NE has 13,390 detached houses, 3,631 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 896 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Grand Island, NE
% of homes by decade built, Grand Island, NE
- 13pre-40
- 440s
- 1250s
- 1360s
- 1870s
- 1380s
- 1090s
- 800s
- 1010s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Grand Island, NE
| Grand Island, NE | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Island, NE, median year built | 1975 | 1975 | +0 years | 4 of 5 |
| Grand Island, NE, built before 1980 | 59.3% | 59.5% | -0.2 points | 2 of 5 |
| Grand Island, NE, built 2000 or later | 18.2% | 17.6% | +0.6 points | 4 of 5 |
| Grand Island, NE, detached houses | 62.7% | 66.8% | -4.1 points | 3 of 5 |
| Grand Island, NE, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 17.0% | 14.6% | +2.4 points | 5 of 5 |
| Grand Island, NE, mobile homes | 4.2% | 4.6% | -0.4 points | 2 of 5 |
| Grand Island, NE, renter households | 40.5% | 36.8% | +3.7 points | 4 of 5 |
| Grand Island, NE, median home value | $202,600 | $207,900 | -$5,300 | 5 of 5 |
| Grand Island, NE, median gross rent a month | $913 | $911 | +$2 | 5 of 5 |
| Grand Island, NE, people per household | 2.52 | 2.52 | +0.00 | 2 of 5 |
Who lives in Grand Island: income, cars, homes
In Grand Island, NE, 5,482 of 20,620 households earn under $35,000, 6,516 $35,000-$75,000, 6,286 $75,000-$150,000 and 2,336 $150,000 or more. 6,494 residents of Grand Island, NE live below the poverty line, and the median age is 34.5. In Grand Island, NE, 1,241 households own no vehicle and 11,881 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Grand Island, NE homes: 11,992 have 3+ bedrooms, 3,532 none or one, median 5.6 rooms. Of 25,443 workers in Grand Island, NE, 900 work from home, 20,711 drive alone, 79 ride transit and 157 walk. In Grand Island, NE, 3,686 of 7,793 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 8,300 households moved in since 2018 and 3,658 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly.
Household income in Grand Island, NE
| Grand Island, NE | Value | Rank in Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Island, NE, households under $35,000 | 26.6% | 1 of 5 |
| Grand Island, NE, households $150,000 or more | 11.3% | 5 of 5 |
| Grand Island, NE, residents below poverty | 12.5% | 4 of 5 |
| Grand Island, NE, median age | 34.5 | 3 of 5 |
| Grand Island, NE, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 56.1% | 3 of 5 |
| Grand Island, NE, households without a vehicle | 6.0% | 3 of 5 |
| Grand Island, NE, households with 2+ vehicles | 57.6% | 3 of 5 |
| Grand Island, NE, workers at home | 3.5% | 5 of 5 |
| Grand Island, NE, cost-burdened renters | 47.3% | 2 of 5 |
| Grand Island, NE, moved in since 2018 | 40.3% | 2 of 5 |
| Grand Island, NE, moved in before 2000 | 17.7% | 3 of 5 |
Who supplies Grand Island
Hall County lists 3 utilities for Grand Island, NE (52,761 residents): homes pay 9.21 to 10.93 cents per kWh, about $88 to $105 a month at 956 kWh, 1.7% to 2.0% of the $62,439 Grand Island median income. Hall County page.
Analyst note on Grand Island
Household income in Grand Island, NE is $62,439; 12,276 of its 20,620 households own. Grand Island, NE counts 52,761 residents in 20,620 households, on 30.1 square miles. 5,944 of the 20,620 occupied homes in Grand Island, NE heat with electricity.
Grand Island, NE has 21,366 housing units, 746 of them vacant or seasonal. A filing named like the city, City of Grand Island, is listed, so a local or municipal utility may serve at least part of Grand Island, NE. Hall County, the county around Grand Island, NE, ranks 3 of 93 Nebraska counties for winter weather risk, FEMA score 95.6.
Hall County, the county around Grand Island, NE, ranks 4 of 93 Nebraska counties for ice storm risk, FEMA score 86.6. Hall County, the county around Grand Island, NE, ranks 5 of 93 Nebraska counties for tornado risk, FEMA score 89.9.
Bill and heat pump calculator, Grand Island
Compare Grand Island with nearby cities
| City near Grand Island, NE | Distance from Grand Island | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Island, NE (this page) | 0 mi | 52,761 | $62,439 | 1975 | $202,600 | 99 | 3.5% |
| Kearney, NE | 40.8 mi west | 34,024 (-18,737) | $69,790 (+$7,351) | 1981 (+6 yr) | $235,800 (+$33,200) | 96 (-3) | 4.2% (+0.6 pts) |
| Lincoln, NE | 88.2 mi east | 291,932 (+239,171) | $69,991 (+$7,552) | 1981 (+6 yr) | $248,200 (+$45,600) | 152 (+53) | 10.0% (+6.4 pts) |
| Omaha, NE | 122.3 mi east | 488,197 (+435,436) | $72,708 (+$10,269) | 1972 (-3 yr) | $230,100 (+$27,500) | 241 (+142) | 13.6% (+10.0 pts) |
| Bellevue, NE | 129.0 mi east | 64,355 (+11,594) | $87,343 (+$24,904) | 1980 (+5 yr) | $230,800 (+$28,200) | 228 (+129) | 9.0% (+5.4 pts) |
ZIP codes in Grand Island
| ZIP area touching Grand Island, NE | Share of the ZIP's land inside Grand Island | Share of Grand Island's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 68801 (Grand Island, NE) | 18.3% | 54.9% |
| 68803 (Grand Island, NE) | 15.6% | 45.0% |
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Questions on Grand Island
Grand Island: what is the electricity rate?
Grand Island, NE has no price of its own; its 52,761 residents are served by one of 3 utilities, and a 956 kWh month costs $88 to $105.
Grand Island: how does it rank among Nebraska cities?
Grand Island, NE: rank 4 of 5 by its 52,761 residents, rank 5 of 5 by $62,439 median income.
Grand Island: how many homes heat with electricity?
Grand Island, NE: 5,944 of 20,620 occupied homes, 28.8%; Hall County 28.7%.
Grand Island: how much income goes to electricity?
At 956 kWh a month, 1.7% to 2.0% of the $62,439 median income in Grand Island, NE.
Grand Island: damaging storms reported nearby?
99 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Grand Island, NE, 2015 to 2025, 187.6 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Grand Island?
Grand Island, NE: median home built 1975; 12,680 of 21,366 homes (59.3%) predate 1980, 13,390 are detached and 3,631 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many households in Grand Island, NE earn under $35,000?
5,482 of 20,620, against 2,336 at $150,000 or more.
How many residents of Grand Island, NE live below the poverty line?
6,494 residents.
How many Grand Island, NE households have no car?
1,241 households; 11,881 have two or more.