What are the schools like in Eagle, NE?

Eagle is served primarily by WAVERLY SCHOOL DISTRICT 145. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.2:1.

What is the median household income in Eagle?

The median household income in Eagle, NE is $63,571 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

What is the weather like in Eagle, NE?

Eagle has an average high temperature of 34.4°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Eagle, NE affordable or expensive?

Eagle's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Eagle is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $154,600 and the median rent is $741 per month.

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

Eagle has a violent crime rate of 53.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 628.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Eagle, NE a Good Place to Live?

Eagle is a small town of 999 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $63,571 and a 3.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

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

All Eagle 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: 92.5

Eagle's overall cost of living index is 92.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Eagle costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Eagle, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$154,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$741	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	94.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,571	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Eagle's violent crime rate is 53.3 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

53.3 /100k

Property Crime

628.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Eagle is served primarily by WAVERLY SCHOOL DISTRICT 145. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Eagle, NE	National Avg
School District	WAVERLY SCHOOL DISTRICT 145	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Eagle sees average highs of 34.4°F in January and 87.1°F in July, with 31.3 inches of annual precipitation and 32.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Eagle, NE
Average High — January	34.4°F
Average High — July	87.1°F
Annual Precipitation	31.3"
Annual Snowfall	32.8"

Demographics

Metric	Eagle, NE	National Avg
Population	999	—
Median Age	36.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.8%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	23.2%	22.2%
65 and over	7.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Woodland Hills, NE 4 mi Alvo, NE 5 mi Prairie Home, NE 6 mi Walton, NE 7 mi Elmwood, NE 7 mi

Eagle vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eagle, NE affordable or expensive?

Eagle's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Eagle roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $154,600 and median rent is $741/month.

What is the crime rate in Eagle, NE?

Eagle's violent crime rate is 53.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 628.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Eagle?

Public schools in Eagle are operated by WAVERLY SCHOOL DISTRICT 145. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 24.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Eagle, NE a good place to live?

Eagle, NE has a population of 999, a median household income of $63,571, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%. 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 Eagle?

Eagle averages 34.4°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.3 inches with about 32.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Eagle?

The population of Eagle, Nebraska is 999 with a median age of 36.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Eagle?

Key numbers for living in Eagle: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $154,600, median household income $63,571, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eagle side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.