What are the schools like in Center, NE?

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

What is the median household income in Center?

The median household income in Center, NE is $46,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 16.1%.

What is the weather like in Center, NE?

Center has an average high temperature of 31.2°F in January and 86.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 35.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Center, NE affordable or expensive?

Center's cost of living index is 82, where 100 represents the national average. This means Center is 18% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $39,600 and the median rent is $638 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Center is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Center, NE a Good Place to Live?

Center is a small town of 199 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $46,250 and a 16.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 82 (US average = 100), which is 18% below the national average.

Strengths: Center stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Center is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Center 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: 82.1

Center's overall cost of living index is 82.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Center costs roughly 18% less than the average American city.

Metric	Center, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$39,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$638	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Center is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Center, 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	7.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	78.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Center sees average highs of 31.2°F in January and 86.2°F in July, with 29.1 inches of annual precipitation and 35.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Center, NE
Average High — January	31.2°F
Average High — July	86.2°F
Annual Precipitation	29.1"
Annual Snowfall	35.6"

Demographics

Metric	Center, NE	National Avg
Population	199	—
Median Age	21.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	16.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.6%	22.2%
65 and over	7.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bazile Mills, NE 7 mi Winnetoon, NE 8 mi Verdigre, NE 8 mi Creighton, NE 10 mi Lindy, NE 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Center

Center, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68724

Center vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Center, NE affordable or expensive?

Center's cost of living index is 82, where 100 is the national average. That makes Center roughly 18% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $39,600 and median rent is $638/month.

What is the crime rate in Center, NE?

Crime data for Center is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Center?

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

Is Center, NE a good place to live?

Center, NE has a population of 199, a median household income of $46,250, and an unemployment rate of 16.1%. 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 Center?

Center averages 31.2°F in January and 86.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.1 inches with about 35.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Center?

Center, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68724.

What is the population of Center?

The population of Center, Nebraska is 199 with a median age of 21.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Center?

Key numbers for living in Center: cost of living index 82 (100 = US average), median home $39,600, median household income $46,250. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Center side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.