What are the schools like in Elk Creek, NE?

School district data for Elk Creek is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Elk Creek?

The median household income in Elk Creek, NE is $41,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Elk Creek, NE?

Elk Creek has an average high temperature of 35.4°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.4 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Elk Creek, NE?

Elk Creek has a violent crime rate of 78.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 256.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Elk Creek, NE a Good Place to Live?

Elk Creek is a small town of 111 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $41,875 .

Strengths: Elk Creek's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Elk Creek is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Elk Creek city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Elk Creek metro area.

Metric	Elk Creek, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$315	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$41,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Elk Creek's violent crime rate is 78.9 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

78.9 /100k

Property Crime

256.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Elk Creek, NE	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Elk Creek sees average highs of 35.4°F in January and 88.4°F in July, with 33.5 inches of annual precipitation and 21.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Elk Creek, NE
Average High — January	35.4°F
Average High — July	88.4°F
Annual Precipitation	33.5"
Annual Snowfall	21.4"

Demographics

Metric	Elk Creek, NE	National Avg
Population	111	—
Median Age	31.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	9.9%	22.2%
65 and over	27.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Tecumseh, NE 7 mi Table Rock, NE 8 mi Steinauer, NE 8 mi Johnson, NE 11 mi Pawnee City, NE 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Elk Creek

Elk Creek, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68348

Elk Creek vs Other Cities

Elk Creek, NE vs Tecumseh, NE Elk Creek, NE vs Table Rock, NE Elk Creek, NE vs Steinauer, NE Elk Creek, NE vs Johnson, NE Elk Creek, NE vs Pawnee City, NE

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elk Creek, NE affordable or expensive?

Elk Creek has a median home value of N/A and median rent of $315/month against a median household income of $41,875.

What is the crime rate in Elk Creek, NE?

Elk Creek's violent crime rate is 78.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 256.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Elk Creek?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Elk Creek, NE a good place to live?

Elk Creek, NE has a population of 111, a median household income of $41,875, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Elk Creek?

Elk Creek averages 35.4°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.5 inches with about 21.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Elk Creek?

Elk Creek, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68348.

What is the population of Elk Creek?

The population of Elk Creek, Nebraska is 111 with a median age of 31.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Elk Creek?

Key numbers for living in Elk Creek: median home N/A, median household income $41,875, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Elk Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.