What are the schools like in Ceresco, NE?

Ceresco is served primarily by RAYMOND CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.

What is the median household income in Ceresco?

The median household income in Ceresco, NE is $96,125 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 Ceresco, NE?

Ceresco has an average high temperature of 32.8°F in January and 86.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Ceresco, NE affordable or expensive?

Ceresco's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ceresco is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $164,400 and the median rent is $896 per month.

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

Ceresco has a violent crime rate of 41.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 393.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ceresco, NE a Good Place to Live?

Ceresco is a small town of 1,414 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $96,125 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Ceresco stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

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

All Ceresco 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

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

Metric	Ceresco, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$164,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$896	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$96,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ceresco's violent crime rate is 41.7 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

41.7 /100k

Property Crime

393.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Ceresco is served primarily by RAYMOND CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ceresco, NE	National Avg
School District	RAYMOND CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ceresco sees average highs of 32.8°F in January and 86.2°F in July, with 31.5 inches of annual precipitation and 32.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ceresco, NE
Average High — January	32.8°F
Average High — July	86.2°F
Annual Precipitation	31.5"
Annual Snowfall	32.7"

Demographics

Metric	Ceresco, NE	National Avg
Population	1,414	—
Median Age	36.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.1%	18.9%
Asian	1.8%	6.3%
Under 18	25.5%	22.2%
65 and over	18.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Davey, NE 5 mi Ithaca, NE 9 mi Agnew, NE 9 mi Valparaiso, NE 10 mi Raymond, NE 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Ceresco

Ceresco, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68017

Ceresco vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ceresco, NE affordable or expensive?

Ceresco's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ceresco roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $164,400 and median rent is $896/month.

What is the crime rate in Ceresco, NE?

Ceresco's violent crime rate is 41.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 393.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ceresco?

Public schools in Ceresco are operated by RAYMOND CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 29.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ceresco, NE a good place to live?

Ceresco, NE has a population of 1,414, a median household income of $96,125, 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 Ceresco?

Ceresco averages 32.8°F in January and 86.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.5 inches with about 32.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ceresco?

Ceresco, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68017.

What is the population of Ceresco?

The population of Ceresco, Nebraska is 1,414 with a median age of 36.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ceresco?

Key numbers for living in Ceresco: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $164,400, median household income $96,125, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ceresco side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.