What are the schools like in Callaway, NE?

Callaway is served primarily by CALLAWAY 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 Callaway?

The median household income in Callaway, NE is $51,944 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.1%.

What is the weather like in Callaway, NE?

Callaway has an average high temperature of 36.7°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Callaway, NE affordable or expensive?

Callaway's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Callaway is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $144,200 and the median rent is $579 per month.

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

Callaway 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 Callaway, NE a Good Place to Live?

Callaway is a small town of 518 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $51,944 and a 1.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

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

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

All Callaway 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: 87.7

Callaway's overall cost of living index is 87.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Callaway costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Callaway, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$144,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$579	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$51,944	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Callaway'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

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

Metric	Callaway, NE	National Avg
School District	CALLAWAY 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	35.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Callaway sees average highs of 36.7°F in January and 86.9°F in July, with 25.5 inches of annual precipitation and 29.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Callaway, NE
Average High — January	36.7°F
Average High — July	86.9°F
Annual Precipitation	25.5"
Annual Snowfall	29.5"

Demographics

Metric	Callaway, NE	National Avg
Population	518	—
Median Age	43.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.8%	22.2%
65 and over	23.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Oconto, NE 13 mi Merna, NE 16 mi Broken Bow, NE 16 mi Arnold, NE 17 mi Berwyn, NE 22 mi

ZIP Codes in Callaway

Callaway, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68825

Callaway vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callaway, NE affordable or expensive?

Callaway's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Callaway roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $144,200 and median rent is $579/month.

What is the crime rate in Callaway, NE?

Callaway'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 Callaway?

Public schools in Callaway are operated by CALLAWAY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.2:1. 35.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Callaway, NE a good place to live?

Callaway, NE has a population of 518, a median household income of $51,944, and an unemployment rate of 1.1%. 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 Callaway?

Callaway averages 36.7°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 25.5 inches with about 29.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Callaway?

Callaway, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68825.

What is the population of Callaway?

The population of Callaway, Nebraska is 518 with a median age of 43.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Callaway?

Key numbers for living in Callaway: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $144,200, median household income $51,944, 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 Callaway side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.