What are the schools like in Elsie, NE?

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

What is the median household income in Elsie?

The median household income in Elsie, NE is $47,768 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 Elsie, NE?

Elsie has an average high temperature of 39.6°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 22.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Elsie, NE affordable or expensive?

Elsie's cost of living index is 85, where 100 represents the national average. This means Elsie is 15% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $87,500 and the median rent is $570 per month.

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

Elsie has a violent crime rate of 34.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 657.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Elsie, NE a Good Place to Live?

Elsie is a small town of 146 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $47,768 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is 15% below the national average.

Strengths: Elsie stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Elsie 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: 85.1

Elsie's overall cost of living index is 85.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Elsie costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.

Metric	Elsie, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$87,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$570	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,768	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Elsie's violent crime rate is 34.6 per 100,000 residents — 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

34.6 /100k

Property Crime

657.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Elsie, 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	26.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Elsie sees average highs of 39.6°F in January and 89.3°F in July, with 20.8 inches of annual precipitation and 22.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Elsie, NE
Average High — January	39.6°F
Average High — July	89.3°F
Annual Precipitation	20.8"
Annual Snowfall	22.0"

Demographics

Metric	Elsie, NE	National Avg
Population	146	—
Median Age	59.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.5%	22.2%
65 and over	39.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Madrid, NE 7 mi Wallace, NE 12 mi Grant, NE 18 mi Paxton, NE 19 mi Roscoe, NE 22 mi

ZIP Codes in Elsie

Elsie, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

69134

Elsie vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elsie, NE affordable or expensive?

Elsie's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average. That makes Elsie roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $87,500 and median rent is $570/month.

What is the crime rate in Elsie, NE?

Elsie's violent crime rate is 34.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 657.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Elsie?

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

Is Elsie, NE a good place to live?

Elsie, NE has a population of 146, a median household income of $47,768, 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 Elsie?

Elsie averages 39.6°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.8 inches with about 22.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Elsie?

Elsie, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 69134.

What is the population of Elsie?

The population of Elsie, Nebraska is 146 with a median age of 59.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Elsie?

Key numbers for living in Elsie: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $87,500, median household income $47,768, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Elsie side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.