What are the schools like in Beaver Crossing, NE?

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

What is the median household income in Beaver Crossing?

The median household income in Beaver Crossing, NE is $63,173 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Beaver Crossing, NE?

Beaver Crossing has an average high temperature of 33.1°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Beaver Crossing, NE affordable or expensive?

Beaver Crossing's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Beaver Crossing is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $124,200 and the median rent is $920 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Beaver Crossing, NE?

Beaver Crossing has a violent crime rate of 104.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 381.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Beaver Crossing, NE a Good Place to Live?

Beaver Crossing is a small town of 353 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $63,173 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Beaver Crossing stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

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

All Beaver Crossing 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: 92.0

Beaver Crossing's overall cost of living index is 92.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Beaver Crossing costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Beaver Crossing, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$124,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$920	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	94.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,173	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Beaver Crossing's violent crime rate is 104.1 per 100,000 residents — 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

104.1 /100k

Property Crime

381.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Beaver Crossing, 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	12.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Beaver Crossing sees average highs of 33.1°F in January and 84.4°F in July, with 29.0 inches of annual precipitation and 20.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Beaver Crossing, NE
Average High — January	33.1°F
Average High — July	84.4°F
Annual Precipitation	29.0"
Annual Snowfall	20.5"

Demographics

Metric	Beaver Crossing, NE	National Avg
Population	353	—
Median Age	47.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.7%	22.2%
65 and over	24.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Goehner, NE 5 mi Cordova, NE 6 mi Tamora, NE 9 mi Utica, NE 9 mi Friend, NE 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Beaver Crossing

Beaver Crossing, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68313

Beaver Crossing vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beaver Crossing, NE affordable or expensive?

Beaver Crossing's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Beaver Crossing roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $124,200 and median rent is $920/month.

What is the crime rate in Beaver Crossing, NE?

Beaver Crossing's violent crime rate is 104.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 381.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Beaver Crossing?

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

Is Beaver Crossing, NE a good place to live?

Beaver Crossing, NE has a population of 353, a median household income of $63,173, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. 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 Beaver Crossing?

Beaver Crossing averages 33.1°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.0 inches with about 20.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Beaver Crossing?

Beaver Crossing, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68313.

What is the population of Beaver Crossing?

The population of Beaver Crossing, Nebraska is 353 with a median age of 47.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Beaver Crossing?

Key numbers for living in Beaver Crossing: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $124,200, median household income $63,173, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Beaver Crossing side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.