What are the schools like in Coleridge, NE?

Coleridge is served primarily by LAUREL-CONCORD-COLERIDGE SCHOOL. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.1:1.

What is the median household income in Coleridge?

The median household income in Coleridge, NE is $42,344 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.4%.

What is the weather like in Coleridge, NE?

Coleridge has an average high temperature of 30.3°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 35.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Coleridge, NE affordable or expensive?

Coleridge's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Coleridge is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $100,600 and the median rent is $600 per month.

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

Coleridge has a violent crime rate of 59.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 309.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Coleridge, NE a Good Place to Live?

Coleridge is a small town of 584 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $42,344 and a 0.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Coleridge 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 Coleridge is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Coleridge 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: 86.2

Coleridge's overall cost of living index is 86.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Coleridge costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Coleridge, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$100,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$600	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$42,344	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Coleridge's violent crime rate is 59.5 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

59.5 /100k

Property Crime

309.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Coleridge is served primarily by LAUREL-CONCORD-COLERIDGE SCHOOL. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Coleridge, NE	National Avg
School District	LAUREL-CONCORD-COLERIDGE SCHOOL	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Coleridge sees average highs of 30.3°F in January and 84.8°F in July, with 29.6 inches of annual precipitation and 35.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Coleridge, NE
Average High — January	30.3°F
Average High — July	84.8°F
Annual Precipitation	29.6"
Annual Snowfall	35.3"

Demographics

Metric	Coleridge, NE	National Avg
Population	584	—
Median Age	38.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.4%	22.2%
65 and over	24.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Belden, NE 7 mi Laurel, NE 8 mi Hartington, NE 9 mi Randolph, NE 12 mi Dixon, NE 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Coleridge

Coleridge, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68727

Coleridge vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coleridge, NE affordable or expensive?

Coleridge's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Coleridge roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $100,600 and median rent is $600/month.

What is the crime rate in Coleridge, NE?

Coleridge's violent crime rate is 59.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 309.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Coleridge?

Public schools in Coleridge are operated by LAUREL-CONCORD-COLERIDGE SCHOOL. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1. 8.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Coleridge, NE a good place to live?

Coleridge, NE has a population of 584, a median household income of $42,344, and an unemployment rate of 0.4%. 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 Coleridge?

Coleridge averages 30.3°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.6 inches with about 35.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Coleridge?

Coleridge, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68727.

What is the population of Coleridge?

The population of Coleridge, Nebraska is 584 with a median age of 38.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Coleridge?

Key numbers for living in Coleridge: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $100,600, median household income $42,344, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Coleridge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.