What are the schools like in Alda, NE?

School district data for Alda is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Alda?

The median household income in Alda, NE is $54,583 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.

What is the weather like in Alda, NE?

Alda has an average high temperature of 36.1°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Alda, NE affordable or expensive?

Alda's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Alda is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $100,000 and the median rent is $1,188 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Alda, NE?

Alda has a violent crime rate of 326.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1709.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Alda, NE a Good Place to Live?

Alda is a small town of 563 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $54,583 and a 5.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Alda stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Alda is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Alda 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: 87.3

Alda's overall cost of living index is 87.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Alda costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Alda, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$100,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,188	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,583	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Alda's violent crime rate is 326.0 per 100,000 residents — 14% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

326.0 /100k

Property Crime

1709.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Alda, NE	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	5.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	71.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Alda sees average highs of 36.1°F in January and 88.1°F in July, with 27.6 inches of annual precipitation and 27.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Alda, NE
Average High — January	36.1°F
Average High — July	88.1°F
Annual Precipitation	27.6"
Annual Snowfall	27.7"

Demographics

Metric	Alda, NE	National Avg
Population	563	—
Median Age	38.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	75.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	22.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	25.6%	22.2%
65 and over	16.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Grand Island, NE 7 mi Wood River, NE 8 mi Doniphan, NE 8 mi Cairo, NE 12 mi Phillips, NE 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Alda

Alda, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68810

Alda vs Other Cities

Alda, NE vs Grand Island, NE Alda, NE vs Wood River, NE Alda, NE vs Doniphan, NE Alda, NE vs Cairo, NE Alda, NE vs Phillips, NE

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alda, NE affordable or expensive?

Alda's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Alda roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $100,000 and median rent is $1,188/month.

What is the crime rate in Alda, NE?

Alda's violent crime rate is 326.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1709.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Alda?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Alda, NE a good place to live?

Alda, NE has a population of 563, a median household income of $54,583, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%. 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 Alda?

Alda averages 36.1°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.6 inches with about 27.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Alda?

Alda, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68810.

What is the population of Alda?

The population of Alda, Nebraska is 563 with a median age of 38.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Alda?

Key numbers for living in Alda: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $100,000, median household income $54,583, crime index 84 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Alda side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.