Clatonia is a small town of 304 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $59,375
.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Clatonia stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Clatonia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Clatonia 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: 90.5
Clatonia's overall cost of living index is 90.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Clatonia costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Clatonia, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$122,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$915
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,375
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Clatonia's violent crime rate is 148.7 per 100,000 residents
— 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
148.7 /100k
Property Crime
688.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Clatonia, NE
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Clatonia sees average highs of 34.4°F in January
and 86.5°F in July,
with 29.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.3 inches of snow per year.
Clatonia's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Clatonia roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $122,400 and median rent is $915/month.
Clatonia's violent crime rate is 148.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 688.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Clatonia, NE has a population of 304, a median household income of $59,375, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Clatonia averages 34.4°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.9 inches
with about 25.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Clatonia, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68328.
The population of Clatonia, Nebraska is 304 with a median age of 39.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Clatonia: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $122,400, median household income $59,375, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Clatonia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
