What are the schools like in Ericson, NE?

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

What is the median household income in Ericson?

The median household income in Ericson, NE is $45,938 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 Ericson, NE?

Ericson has an average high temperature of 34.3°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 35.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Ericson, NE affordable or expensive?

Ericson's cost of living index is 83, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ericson is 17% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $92,500 and the median rent is $444 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Ericson is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Ericson, NE a Good Place to Live?

Ericson is a small town of 90 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $45,938 . Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is 17% below the national average.

Strengths: Ericson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Ericson 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: 83.4

Ericson's overall cost of living index is 83.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ericson costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ericson, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$92,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$444	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,938	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Ericson is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Ericson, 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	38.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ericson sees average highs of 34.3°F in January and 85.7°F in July, with 26.6 inches of annual precipitation and 35.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ericson, NE
Average High — January	34.3°F
Average High — July	85.7°F
Annual Precipitation	26.6"
Annual Snowfall	35.1"

Demographics

Metric	Ericson, NE	National Avg
Population	90	—
Median Age	60.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	15.6%	22.2%
65 and over	37.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bartlett, NE 10 mi Ord, NE 17 mi Spalding, NE 17 mi Greeley Center, NE 18 mi Elyria, NE 18 mi

ZIP Codes in Ericson

Ericson, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68637

Ericson vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ericson, NE affordable or expensive?

Ericson's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ericson roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $92,500 and median rent is $444/month.

What is the crime rate in Ericson, NE?

Crime data for Ericson is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Ericson?

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

Is Ericson, NE a good place to live?

Ericson, NE has a population of 90, a median household income of $45,938, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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.

What is the weather like in Ericson?

Ericson averages 34.3°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.6 inches with about 35.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ericson?

Ericson, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68637.

What is the population of Ericson?

The population of Ericson, Nebraska is 90 with a median age of 60.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ericson?

Key numbers for living in Ericson: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $92,500, median household income $45,938. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ericson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.