What are the schools like in Ansley, NE?

Ansley is served primarily by ANSLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.2:1.

What is the median household income in Ansley?

The median household income in Ansley, NE is $61,458 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.5%.

What is the weather like in Ansley, NE?

Ansley has an average high temperature of 36.8°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 25.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Ansley, NE affordable or expensive?

Ansley's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ansley is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $83,300 and the median rent is $1,064 per month.

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

Ansley has a violent crime rate of 65.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 389.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ansley, NE a Good Place to Live?

Ansley is a small town of 576 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $61,458 and a 1.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

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

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

All Ansley 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: 89.8

Ansley's overall cost of living index is 89.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ansley costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ansley, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$83,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,064	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,458	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ansley's violent crime rate is 65.0 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

65.0 /100k

Property Crime

389.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Ansley is served primarily by ANSLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ansley, NE	National Avg
School District	ANSLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ansley sees average highs of 36.8°F in January and 87.1°F in July, with 26.3 inches of annual precipitation and 25.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ansley, NE
Average High — January	36.8°F
Average High — July	87.1°F
Annual Precipitation	26.3"
Annual Snowfall	25.9"

Demographics

Metric	Ansley, NE	National Avg
Population	576	—
Median Age	32.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.9%	22.2%
65 and over	16.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mason City, NE 6 mi Berwyn, NE 8 mi Westerville, NE 8 mi Litchfield, NE 15 mi Broken Bow, NE 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Ansley

Ansley, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68814

Ansley vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ansley, NE affordable or expensive?

Ansley's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ansley roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $83,300 and median rent is $1,064/month.

What is the crime rate in Ansley, NE?

Ansley's violent crime rate is 65.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 389.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ansley?

Public schools in Ansley are operated by ANSLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.2:1. 27.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ansley, NE a good place to live?

Ansley, NE has a population of 576, a median household income of $61,458, and an unemployment rate of 1.5%. 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 Ansley?

Ansley averages 36.8°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.3 inches with about 25.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ansley?

Ansley, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68814.

What is the population of Ansley?

The population of Ansley, Nebraska is 576 with a median age of 32.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ansley?

Key numbers for living in Ansley: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $83,300, median household income $61,458, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ansley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.