What are the schools like in Culbertson, NE?

Culbertson is served primarily by HITCHCOCK CO SCH SYSTEM. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3:1.

What is the median household income in Culbertson?

The median household income in Culbertson, NE is $51,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in Culbertson, NE?

Culbertson has an average high temperature of 41.3°F in January and 91.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Culbertson, NE affordable or expensive?

Culbertson's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Culbertson is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $80,300 and the median rent is $775 per month.

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

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

Is Culbertson, NE a Good Place to Live?

Culbertson is a small town of 621 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $51,875 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

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

All Culbertson 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: 87.1

Culbertson's overall cost of living index is 87.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Culbertson costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Culbertson, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$80,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$775	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$51,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Culbertson is served primarily by HITCHCOCK CO SCH SYSTEM. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Culbertson, NE	National Avg
School District	HITCHCOCK CO SCH SYSTEM	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Culbertson sees average highs of 41.3°F in January and 91.6°F in July, with 22.5 inches of annual precipitation and 26.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Culbertson, NE
Average High — January	41.3°F
Average High — July	91.6°F
Annual Precipitation	22.5"
Annual Snowfall	26.5"

Demographics

Metric	Culbertson, NE	National Avg
Population	621	—
Median Age	30.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	35.6%	22.2%
65 and over	18.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Trenton, NE 10 mi McCook, NE 12 mi Palisade, NE 17 mi Stratton, NE 21 mi Herndon, KS 22 mi

ZIP Codes in Culbertson

Culbertson, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

69024

Culbertson vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Culbertson, NE affordable or expensive?

Culbertson's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Culbertson roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $80,300 and median rent is $775/month.

What is the crime rate in Culbertson, NE?

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

What are the schools like in Culbertson?

Public schools in Culbertson are operated by HITCHCOCK CO SCH SYSTEM. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 21.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Culbertson, NE a good place to live?

Culbertson, NE has a population of 621, a median household income of $51,875, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. 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 Culbertson?

Culbertson averages 41.3°F in January and 91.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.5 inches with about 26.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Culbertson?

Culbertson, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 69024.

What is the population of Culbertson?

The population of Culbertson, Nebraska is 621 with a median age of 30.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Culbertson?

Key numbers for living in Culbertson: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $80,300, median household income $51,875, schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Culbertson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.