Deshler is a small town of 774 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $53,542
and a 7.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is
17% below the national average.
Strengths:
Deshler stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Deshler is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Deshler 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: 82.9
Deshler's overall cost of living index is 82.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Deshler costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.
Metric
Deshler, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$85,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$440
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,542
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Deshler's violent crime rate is 179.9 per 100,000 residents
— 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
179.9 /100k
Property Crime
319.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Deshler is served primarily by DESHLER PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Deshler, NE
National Avg
School District
DESHLER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Deshler sees average highs of 36.6°F in January
and 88.6°F in July,
with 28.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 23.2 inches of snow per year.
Deshler's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Deshler roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $85,300 and median rent is $440/month.
Deshler's violent crime rate is 179.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 319.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Deshler are operated by DESHLER PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1. 20.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Deshler, NE has a population of 774, a median household income of $53,542, and an unemployment rate of 7.0%.
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.
Deshler averages 36.6°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.6 inches
with about 23.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Deshler, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68340.
The population of Deshler, Nebraska is 774 with a median age of 36.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Deshler: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $85,300, median household income $53,542, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Deshler side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
