What are the schools like in Elyria, NE?

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

What is the median household income in Elyria?

The median household income in Elyria, NE is $61,250 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 Elyria, NE?

Elyria has an average high temperature of 36.0°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 35.0 inches.

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

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

Elyria has a violent crime rate of 72.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 96.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Elyria, NE a Good Place to Live?

Elyria is a small town of 44 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $61,250 .

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

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

All Elyria 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 Elyria metro area.

Metric	Elyria, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Elyria's violent crime rate is 72.2 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

72.2 /100k

Property Crime

96.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Elyria, 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	12.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Elyria sees average highs of 36.0°F in January and 87.1°F in July, with 26.3 inches of annual precipitation and 35.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Elyria, NE
Average High — January	36.0°F
Average High — July	87.1°F
Annual Precipitation	26.3"
Annual Snowfall	35.0"

Demographics

Metric	Elyria, NE	National Avg
Population	44	—
Median Age	60.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	9.1%	22.2%
65 and over	38.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ord, NE 7 mi Burwell, NE 10 mi Comstock, NE 15 mi North Loup, NE 18 mi Ericson, NE 18 mi

ZIP Codes in Elyria

Elyria, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68837

Elyria vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elyria, NE affordable or expensive?

Elyria has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $61,250.

What is the crime rate in Elyria, NE?

Elyria's violent crime rate is 72.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 96.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Elyria?

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

Is Elyria, NE a good place to live?

Elyria, NE has a population of 44, a median household income of $61,250, 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 Elyria?

Elyria averages 36.0°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.3 inches with about 35.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Elyria?

Elyria, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68837.

What is the population of Elyria?

The population of Elyria, Nebraska is 44 with a median age of 60.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Elyria?

Key numbers for living in Elyria: median home N/A, median household income $61,250, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Elyria side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.