City profile · Nebraska · Census ACS 2023

Red Cloud, NE

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

991
Residents
$50,536
Median income
$64,800
Median home
$961
Median rent (state)

Red Cloud - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Red Cloud lands in the 20th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

20th
percentile, household income
1st
percentile, home value
11th
percentile, median rent
📝 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: Red Cloud, NE

Red Cloud is a small town in Nebraska, home to 991 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Red Cloud households earn a median of $50,536 annually, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 8.2%. Typical homes in Red Cloud are valued around $64,800, and the median resident age is 45.8 years. 15.4% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 66.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 0 residential units authorized here in 2024 (No Permits). NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 51.0°F with 25.5 inches of precipitation per year and 18.6 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Nebraska run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Nebraska scores 90.1 (Well Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $961 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $207 across Nebraska, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Natural-hazard exposure scores 55.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Moderate).

Population

991 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Nebraska

Median Household Income

$50,536 /yr

Poverty 8.2%

Cost of Living Index (state)

90.1 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Nebraska average

How does Red Cloud compare to other US cities?

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

Household income 20% higher than other cities
Home value 1% pricier than other cities
Median rent 11% pricier than other cities

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

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 Red Cloud'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.

20thIncome percentile

20th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Red Cloud's home value compares nationally

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

$64,800 Among the most affordable more affordable than 99% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $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. Red Cloud $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 - Red Cloud, NE Red Cloud, NE's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Red Cloud, 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 Red Cloud, NE median $50,536/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%
Red Cloud, 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 Red Cloud, NE. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 15.4%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 8.2%

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
991
Median Income
$50,536
Median Home Value
$64,800
Median Age
45.8
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Labor force participation
66.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%

Climate

Avg Temperature
51.0°F
Annual Precipitation
25.5"
Annual Snowfall
18.6"

Schools

Total Schools
2
Public schools in this city

Population Change

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

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930 residents940 residents950 residents960 residents970 residents980 residents 202020212022202320242025 966 residents 946 residents ▼ -2.1%
Red Cloud's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

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

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0
2021 0
2022 0
2023 0
2024 0

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
78.7%
Carpool
8.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
6.2%
Work from Home
2.8%
Other
4.3%

Based on 535 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 Red Cloud sits in

Cost of Living Index
90.1
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$961/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
55.5 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Nebraska

Loup City
988 people
Harvard
1,001 people
Tilden
977 people
Stromsburg
1,007 people
Arapahoe
1,010 people
Burwell
1,020 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Red Cloud's 991 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Afton, IA
991 people
Campti, LA
991 people
Jamaica Beach, TX
991 people
Marshallville, GA
990 people
Oquawka, IL
990 people
Queenstown, MD
990 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Red Cloud's $50,536 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Hammondville, AL
$50,536 median income
Annandale, MN
$50,536 median income
Applewold, PA
$50,536 median income
Lamesa, TX
$50,533 median income
Saks, AL
$50,529 median income
Wallace, ID
$50,526 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Red Cloud, 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 Red Cloud, NE - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 91.7% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 4.9% White 91.7% Black or African American 0.1% Asian 0.4% American Indian 2.3% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.4% Two or more races 5.0% 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 Red Cloud 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
Red Cloud (this city) 991 $50,536
Loup City 988 $50,625
Harvard 1,001 $67,813
Tilden 977 $66,731
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NE NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Red Cloud, NE?

What is the population of Red Cloud, NE? +

The population of Red Cloud, NE stands at 991 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Red Cloud, NE? +

The median household income in Red Cloud is $50,536 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Red Cloud? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Red Cloud; 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.

What is the median home value in Red Cloud, NE? +

Homes in Red Cloud carry a median value of $64,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Red Cloud? +

Red Cloud has an average annual temperature of 51.0°F, 25.5 inches of precipitation, and 18.6 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, 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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

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

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