What are the schools like in Aten, NE?

Aten is served primarily by CROFTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.

What is the median household income in Aten?

The median household income in Aten, NE is $250,001 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Aten, NE?

Aten has an average high temperature of 30.0°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Aten, NE affordable or expensive?

Aten has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A per month.

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

Aten has a violent crime rate of 59.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 309.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Aten, NE a Good Place to Live?

Aten is a small town of 52 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $250,001 .

Strengths: Aten stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

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

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Aten metro area.

Metric	Aten, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$250,001	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Aten's violent crime rate is 59.5 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

59.5 /100k

Property Crime

309.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Aten is served primarily by CROFTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Aten, NE	National Avg
School District	CROFTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	63.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Aten sees average highs of 30.0°F in January and 87.1°F in July, with 28.7 inches of annual precipitation and 38.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Aten, NE
Average High — January	30.0°F
Average High — July	87.1°F
Annual Precipitation	28.7"
Annual Snowfall	38.1"

Demographics

Metric	Aten, NE	National Avg
Population	52	—
Median Age	51.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	0.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Yankton, SD 4 mi Crofton, NE 8 mi St. Helena, NE 10 mi Mission Hill, SD 10 mi Fordyce, NE 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Aten

Aten, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68730

Aten vs Other Cities

Aten, NE vs Yankton, SD Aten, NE vs Crofton, NE Aten, NE vs St. Helena, NE Aten, NE vs Mission Hill, SD Aten, NE vs Fordyce, NE

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aten, NE affordable or expensive?

Aten has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $250,001.

What is the crime rate in Aten, NE?

Aten's violent crime rate is 59.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 309.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Aten?

Public schools in Aten are operated by CROFTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 63.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Aten, NE a good place to live?

Aten, NE has a population of 52, a median household income of $250,001, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Aten?

Aten averages 30.0°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.7 inches with about 38.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Aten?

Aten, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68730.

What is the population of Aten?

The population of Aten, Nebraska is 52 with a median age of 51.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Aten?

Key numbers for living in Aten: median home N/A, median household income $250,001, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Aten side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.