What are the schools like in Crofton, NE?

Crofton is served primarily by CROFTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.

What is the median household income in Crofton?

The median household income in Crofton, NE is $75,833 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

What is the weather like in Crofton, NE?

Crofton has an average high temperature of 30.4°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Crofton, NE affordable or expensive?

Crofton's cost of living index is 83, where 100 represents the national average. This means Crofton is 17% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $115,400 and the median rent is $385 per month.

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

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

Is Crofton, NE a Good Place to Live?

Crofton is a small town of 907 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $75,833 and a 2.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is 17% below the national average.

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

All Crofton 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: 83.3

Crofton's overall cost of living index is 83.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Crofton costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.

Metric	Crofton, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$115,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$385	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$75,833	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Crofton is served primarily by CROFTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Crofton, NE	National Avg
School District	CROFTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Crofton sees average highs of 30.4°F in January and 85.2°F in July, with 29.3 inches of annual precipitation and 38.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Crofton, NE
Average High — January	30.4°F
Average High — July	85.2°F
Annual Precipitation	29.3"
Annual Snowfall	38.4"

Demographics

Metric	Crofton, NE	National Avg
Population	907	—
Median Age	35.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.9%	6.3%
Under 18	32.9%	22.2%
65 and over	19.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fordyce, NE 7 mi Aten, NE 8 mi Bloomfield, NE 12 mi Yankton, SD 12 mi Bow Valley, NE 13 mi

Crofton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crofton, NE affordable or expensive?

Crofton's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average. That makes Crofton roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $115,400 and median rent is $385/month.

What is the crime rate in Crofton, NE?

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

What are the schools like in Crofton?

Public schools in Crofton are operated by CROFTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 18.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Crofton, NE a good place to live?

Crofton, NE has a population of 907, a median household income of $75,833, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%. 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 Crofton?

Crofton averages 30.4°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.3 inches with about 38.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Crofton?

The population of Crofton, Nebraska is 907 with a median age of 35.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Crofton?

Key numbers for living in Crofton: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $115,400, median household income $75,833, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Crofton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.