What are the schools like in Crab Orchard, NE?

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

What is the median household income in Crab Orchard?

The median household income in Crab Orchard, NE is $60,938 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Crab Orchard, NE?

Crab Orchard has an average high temperature of 34.1°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.4 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Crab Orchard, NE?

Crab Orchard has a violent crime rate of 78.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 256.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Crab Orchard, NE a Good Place to Live?

Crab Orchard is a small town of 27 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $60,938 .

Strengths: Crab Orchard stands out for below-average home prices, a well-educated population.

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

All Crab Orchard city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Crab Orchard metro area.

Metric	Crab Orchard, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$38,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,938	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Crab Orchard's violent crime rate is 78.9 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

78.9 /100k

Property Crime

256.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Crab Orchard, 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	40.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Crab Orchard sees average highs of 34.1°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 32.8 inches of annual precipitation and 21.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Crab Orchard, NE
Average High — January	34.1°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	32.8"
Annual Snowfall	21.4"

Demographics

Metric	Crab Orchard, NE	National Avg
Population	27	—
Median Age	38.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	18.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lewiston, NE 6 mi Filley, NE 7 mi Virginia, NE 7 mi Sterling, NE 9 mi Adams, NE 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Crab Orchard

Crab Orchard, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68332

Crab Orchard vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crab Orchard, NE affordable or expensive?

Crab Orchard has a median home value of $38,800 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $60,938.

What is the crime rate in Crab Orchard, NE?

Crab Orchard's violent crime rate is 78.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 256.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Crab Orchard?

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

Is Crab Orchard, NE a good place to live?

Crab Orchard, NE has a population of 27, a median household income of $60,938, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Crab Orchard?

Crab Orchard averages 34.1°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.8 inches with about 21.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Crab Orchard?

Crab Orchard, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68332.

What is the population of Crab Orchard?

The population of Crab Orchard, Nebraska is 27 with a median age of 38.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Crab Orchard?

Key numbers for living in Crab Orchard: median home $38,800, median household income $60,938, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Crab Orchard side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.