What are the schools like in Cedar Creek, NE?

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

What is the median household income in Cedar Creek?

The median household income in Cedar Creek, NE is $110,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Cedar Creek, NE?

Cedar Creek has an average high temperature of 32.3°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Cedar Creek, NE affordable or expensive?

Cedar Creek's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cedar Creek is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $344,100 and the median rent is $1,271 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cedar Creek, NE?

Cedar Creek has a violent crime rate of 53.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 628.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cedar Creek, NE a Good Place to Live?

Cedar Creek is a small town of 412 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $110,750 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Cedar Creek stands out for an affordable cost of living.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Cedar Creek is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cedar Creek 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: 92.5

Cedar Creek's overall cost of living index is 92.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cedar Creek costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Cedar Creek, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$344,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,271	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$110,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Cedar Creek's violent crime rate is 53.3 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

53.3 /100k

Property Crime

628.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Cedar Creek, 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	29.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cedar Creek sees average highs of 32.3°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 33.1 inches of annual precipitation and 36.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cedar Creek, NE
Average High — January	32.3°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	33.1"
Annual Snowfall	36.4"

Demographics

Metric	Cedar Creek, NE	National Avg
Population	412	—
Median Age	47.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	20.4%	22.2%
65 and over	24.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Louisville, NE 5 mi Richfield, NE 5 mi Springfield, NE 5 mi Papillion, NE 7 mi Gretna, NE 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Cedar Creek

Cedar Creek, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68016

Cedar Creek vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar Creek, NE affordable or expensive?

Cedar Creek's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Cedar Creek roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $344,100 and median rent is $1,271/month.

What is the crime rate in Cedar Creek, NE?

Cedar Creek's violent crime rate is 53.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 628.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cedar Creek?

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

Is Cedar Creek, NE a good place to live?

Cedar Creek, NE has a population of 412, a median household income of $110,750, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. 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 Cedar Creek?

Cedar Creek averages 32.3°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.1 inches with about 36.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cedar Creek?

Cedar Creek, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68016.

What is the population of Cedar Creek?

The population of Cedar Creek, Nebraska is 412 with a median age of 47.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cedar Creek?

Key numbers for living in Cedar Creek: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $344,100, median household income $110,750, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cedar Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.