What are the schools like in Nebo, KY?

Nebo is served primarily by Hopkins County. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.7:1.

What is the median household income in Nebo?

The median household income in Nebo, KY is $75,938 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Nebo, KY?

Nebo has an average high temperature of 43.4°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 9.8 inches.

Nebo, KY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Nebo, KY affordable or expensive?

Nebo's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Nebo is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $119,600 and the median rent is $844 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Nebo, KY?

Nebo has a violent crime rate of 89.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 581.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Nebo, KY a Good Place to Live?

Nebo is a small town of 203 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $75,938 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Nebo stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Nebo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Nebo city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.6

Nebo's overall cost of living index is 89.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Nebo costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Nebo, KY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$119,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$844	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$75,938	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Nebo's violent crime rate is 89.5 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

89.5 /100k

Property Crime

581.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Nebo is served primarily by Hopkins County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Nebo, KY	National Avg
School District	Hopkins County	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Nebo sees average highs of 43.4°F in January and 89.6°F in July, with 48.5 inches of annual precipitation and 9.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Nebo, KY
Average High — January	43.4°F
Average High — July	89.6°F
Annual Precipitation	48.5"
Annual Snowfall	9.8"

Demographics

Metric	Nebo, KY	National Avg
Population	203	—
Median Age	45.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.2%	22.2%
65 and over	18.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Manitou, KY 4 mi Providence, KY 6 mi Madisonville, KY 8 mi Hanson, KY 9 mi Dixon, KY 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Nebo

Nebo, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

42441

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nebo, KY affordable or expensive?

Nebo's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Nebo roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $119,600 and median rent is $844/month.

What is the crime rate in Nebo, KY?

Nebo's violent crime rate is 89.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 581.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Nebo?

Public schools in Nebo are operated by Hopkins County. The district has 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 6.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Nebo, KY a good place to live?

Nebo, KY has a population of 203, a median household income of $75,938, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Nebo?

Nebo averages 43.4°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.5 inches with about 9.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Nebo?

Nebo, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 42441.

What is the population of Nebo?

The population of Nebo, Kentucky is 203 with a median age of 45.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Nebo?

Key numbers for living in Nebo: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $119,600, median household income $75,938, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Nebo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.