Doniphan is a small town of 916 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $75,357
and a 1.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Doniphan 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 Doniphan is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Doniphan 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: 87.3
Doniphan's overall cost of living index is 87.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Doniphan costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Doniphan, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$203,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,005
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$75,357
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Doniphan's violent crime rate is 326.0 per 100,000 residents
— 14% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
326.0 /100k
Property Crime
1709.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Doniphan is served primarily by DONIPHAN-TRUMBULL PUBLIC SCHS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Doniphan, NE
National Avg
School District
DONIPHAN-TRUMBULL PUBLIC SCHS
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Doniphan sees average highs of 35.5°F in January
and 86.8°F in July,
with 27.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 28.6 inches of snow per year.
Doniphan's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Doniphan roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $203,700 and median rent is $1,005/month.
Doniphan's violent crime rate is 326.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1709.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Doniphan are operated by DONIPHAN-TRUMBULL PUBLIC SCHS.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1. 15.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Doniphan, NE has a population of 916, a median household income of $75,357, and an unemployment rate of 1.0%.
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.
Doniphan averages 35.5°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.9 inches
with about 28.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Doniphan, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68832.
The population of Doniphan, Nebraska is 916 with a median age of 41.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Doniphan: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $203,700, median household income $75,357, crime index 84 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Doniphan side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
