Chambers is a small town of 419 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $47,250
and a 1.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Chambers stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Chambers is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Chambers 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: 86.5
Chambers's overall cost of living index is 86.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Chambers costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Chambers, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$70,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$783
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
90.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Chambers's violent crime rate is 39.7 per 100,000 residents
— 90% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
39.7 /100k
Property Crime
49.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Chambers is served primarily by CHAMBERS PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Chambers, NE
National Avg
School District
CHAMBERS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
6.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Chambers sees average highs of 33.8°F in January
and 85.4°F in July,
with 27.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 37.9 inches of snow per year.
Chambers's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Chambers roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $70,600 and median rent is $783/month.
Chambers's violent crime rate is 39.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 49.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Chambers are operated by CHAMBERS PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.6:1. 31.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Chambers, NE has a population of 419, a median household income of $47,250, and an unemployment rate of 1.4%.
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.
Chambers averages 33.8°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.0 inches
with about 37.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Chambers, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68725.
The population of Chambers, Nebraska is 419 with a median age of 31.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Chambers: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $70,600, median household income $47,250, crime index 7 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Chambers side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
