What are the schools like in Chapman, NE?

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

What is the median household income in Chapman?

The median household income in Chapman, NE is $62,375 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

What is the weather like in Chapman, NE?

Chapman has an average high temperature of 36.1°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Chapman, NE affordable or expensive?

Chapman's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Chapman is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $104,000 and the median rent is $1,550 per month.

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

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

Is Chapman, NE a Good Place to Live?

Chapman is a small town of 279 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $62,375 and a 2.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

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

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

All Chapman 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: 87.3

Chapman's overall cost of living index is 87.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Chapman costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Chapman, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$104,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,550	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,375	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Chapman 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	Chapman, 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	16.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Chapman sees average highs of 36.1°F in January and 88.1°F in July, with 28.2 inches of annual precipitation and 27.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Chapman, NE
Average High — January	36.1°F
Average High — July	88.1°F
Annual Precipitation	28.2"
Annual Snowfall	27.7"

Demographics

Metric	Chapman, NE	National Avg
Population	279	—
Median Age	36.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.1%	22.2%
65 and over	12.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Marquette, NE 8 mi Phillips, NE 9 mi Archer, NE 10 mi Overland, NE 10 mi Central City, NE 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Chapman

Chapman, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68827

Chapman vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chapman, NE affordable or expensive?

Chapman's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Chapman roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $104,000 and median rent is $1,550/month.

What is the crime rate in Chapman, NE?

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

What are the schools like in Chapman?

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

Is Chapman, NE a good place to live?

Chapman, NE has a population of 279, a median household income of $62,375, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%. 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.

What is the weather like in Chapman?

Chapman averages 36.1°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.2 inches with about 27.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Chapman?

Chapman, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68827.

What is the population of Chapman?

The population of Chapman, Nebraska is 279 with a median age of 36.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Chapman?

Key numbers for living in Chapman: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $104,000, median household income $62,375. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Chapman side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.