What are the schools like in Creighton, NE?

Creighton is served primarily by CREIGHTON COMMUNITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.0:1.

What is the median household income in Creighton?

The median household income in Creighton, NE is $52,656 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

What is the weather like in Creighton, NE?

Creighton has an average high temperature of 31.2°F in January and 86.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 35.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Creighton, NE affordable or expensive?

Creighton's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Creighton is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $102,400 and the median rent is $723 per month.

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

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

Is Creighton, NE a Good Place to Live?

Creighton is a small town of 1,241 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $52,656 and a 2.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

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

All Creighton 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: 87.7

Creighton's overall cost of living index is 87.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Creighton costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Creighton, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$102,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$723	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$52,656	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Creighton is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Creighton is served primarily by CREIGHTON COMMUNITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Creighton, NE	National Avg
School District	CREIGHTON COMMUNITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Creighton sees average highs of 31.2°F in January and 86.2°F in July, with 29.1 inches of annual precipitation and 35.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Creighton, NE
Average High — January	31.2°F
Average High — July	86.2°F
Annual Precipitation	29.1"
Annual Snowfall	35.6"

Demographics

Metric	Creighton, NE	National Avg
Population	1,241	—
Median Age	44.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	26.6%	22.2%
65 and over	28.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bazile Mills, NE 3 mi Winnetoon, NE 4 mi Brunswick, NE 9 mi Plainview, NE 10 mi Center, NE 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Creighton

Creighton, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68729

Creighton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Creighton, NE affordable or expensive?

Creighton's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Creighton roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $102,400 and median rent is $723/month.

What is the crime rate in Creighton, NE?

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

What are the schools like in Creighton?

Public schools in Creighton are operated by CREIGHTON COMMUNITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1. 17.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Creighton, NE a good place to live?

Creighton, NE has a population of 1,241, a median household income of $52,656, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%. 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 Creighton?

Creighton averages 31.2°F in January and 86.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.1 inches with about 35.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Creighton?

Creighton, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68729.

What is the population of Creighton?

The population of Creighton, Nebraska is 1,241 with a median age of 44.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Creighton?

Key numbers for living in Creighton: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $102,400, median household income $52,656, schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Creighton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.