Arapahoe is a small town of 976 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $71,250
.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Arapahoe 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 Arapahoe is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Arapahoe 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: 92.9
Arapahoe's overall cost of living index is 92.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Arapahoe costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Arapahoe, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$86,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,520
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$71,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Arapahoe's violent crime rate is 85.5 per 100,000 residents
— 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
85.5 /100k
Property Crime
898.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Arapahoe is served primarily by ARAPAHOE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Arapahoe, NE
National Avg
School District
ARAPAHOE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Arapahoe sees average highs of 40.8°F in January
and 89.1°F in July,
with 23.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.3 inches of snow per year.
Arapahoe's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Arapahoe roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $86,800 and median rent is $1,520/month.
Arapahoe's violent crime rate is 85.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 898.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Arapahoe are operated by ARAPAHOE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Arapahoe, NE has a population of 976, a median household income of $71,250, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Arapahoe averages 40.8°F in January and 89.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 23.1 inches
with about 25.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Arapahoe, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68922.
The population of Arapahoe, Nebraska is 976 with a median age of 53.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Arapahoe: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $86,800, median household income $71,250, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Arapahoe side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
