City profile · Nebraska · Census ACS 2023

Nebraska City, NE

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Nebraska City - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

7,287
Residents
$67,993
Median income
$147,800
Median home
$1,028
Median rent (state)

Nebraska City - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Nebraska City lands in the 47th percentile for household income and the 59th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

47th
percentile, household income
26th
percentile, home value
22nd
percentile, median rent
59th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Nebraska City, NE

Nebraska's Nebraska City is a small town, with 7,287 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. The typical household in Nebraska City brings in $67,993 a year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 12.9%. Home values in Nebraska City run a median of $147,800, and the median resident age is 37.7 years. Educational attainment runs 25.5% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 66.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 22 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Growing), up 10% from five years earlier. Nebraska City reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 1122.6 incidents per 100,000 residents, below the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA puts Nebraska City's yearly average temperature at 51.4°F with 34.1 inches of precipitation per year and 24.0 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Nebraska run below the national norm: the state registers 90.1 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Well Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,028 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $207 across Nebraska, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Workers in Nebraska City report an average commute of 17.9 minutes, with 78.1% driving alone and 4.9% working from home. Natural-hazard exposure scores 18.0 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low).

Population

7,287 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Nebraska

Median Household Income

$67,993 /yr

Poverty 12.9%

Cost of Living Index (state)

90.1 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Nebraska average

How does Nebraska City compare to other US cities?

Here's how Nebraska City stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 47% higher than other cities
Home value 26% pricier than other cities
Median rent 22% pricier than other cities
Safety 59% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Nebraska, Nebraska City ranks #24 of 44 Nebraska cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Nebraska City's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Nebraska, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

47thIncome percentile
59thSafety percentile

47th percentile nationally for median household income · 59th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Nebraska City's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Nebraska City's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 61 Avg. percentile National median
Nebraska City's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Nebraska City's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$147,800 Among the most affordable more affordable than 74% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Nebraska City $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Nebraska City, NE Nebraska City, NE's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Nebraska City, NE-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Nebraska City, NE median $67,993/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Nebraska City, NE's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Nebraska City, NE. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 25.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 12.9%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 66.8%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
7,287
Median Income
$67,993
Median Home Value
$147,800
Median Age
37.7
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Labor force participation
66.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1122.6
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
120.3
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1002.3
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
51.4°F
Annual Precipitation
34.1"
Annual Snowfall
24.0"

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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7,100 residents7,200 residents7,300 residents7,400 residents7,500 residents7,600 residents 202020212022202320242025 7,216 residents 7,512 residents ▲ +4.1%
Nebraska City's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Growing
Total Permits (2024)
22
housing units authorized
Single-Family
22
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
3
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 20
2020 17
2021 62
2022 16
2023 21
2024 22

Permit volume increased 10% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
17.9 minutes
Drive Alone
78.1%
Carpool
14.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
1.9%
Work from Home
4.9%
Other
0.9%

Based on 3,657 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Nebraska - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$100
avg/month
Natural Gas
$65
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$207
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Nebraska state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Nebraska state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Nebraska City sits in

Cost of Living Index
90.1
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,028/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
18.0 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Nebraska

McCook
7,360 people
Crete
7,521 people
Seward
7,665 people
Blair
7,868 people
Plattsmouth
6,680 people
Schuyler
6,517 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Nebraska City's 7,287 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Washington, NJ
7,287 people
Elkins Park, PA
7,286 people
Mims, FL
7,282 people
Flatwoods, KY
7,281 people
Taneytown, MD
7,295 people
East Shoreham, NY
7,279 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Nebraska City's $67,993 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Shafter, CA
$67,989 median income
Pine Mountain Lake, CA
$68,000 median income
Sterlington, LA
$67,986 median income
Pike, NY
$68,000 median income
Rushsylvania, OH
$68,000 median income
Sugar Grove, OH
$68,000 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Nebraska City, NE Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Nebraska City, NE - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 80.6% 9.7% 7.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 14.2% White 80.6% Black or African American 1.6% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.7% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 9.7% Two or more races 7.5% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Nebraska City compares to nearby Nebraska cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Nebraska City (this city) 7,287 $67,993
McCook 7,360 $51,815
Crete 7,521 $76,258
Seward 7,665 $70,000
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NE FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Nebraska City, NE?

What is the population of Nebraska City, NE? +

The population of Nebraska City, NE stands at 7,287 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Nebraska City, NE? +

Nebraska City households earn a median of $67,993 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Nebraska City? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Nebraska City; the closest available measure is the Nebraska state average, a cost of living index of 90.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Nebraska vary by metro area.

Is Nebraska City, NE safe? +

Nebraska City has a total crime rate of 1122.6 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Nebraska City, NE? +

Homes in Nebraska City carry a median value of $147,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Nebraska City? +

Nebraska City has an average annual temperature of 51.4°F, 34.1 inches of precipitation, and 24.0 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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