Firth is a small town of 469 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $86,042
.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Firth 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 Firth is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Firth 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: 92.0
Firth's overall cost of living index is 92.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Firth costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Firth, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$201,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$918
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$86,042
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Firth's violent crime rate is 329.4 per 100,000 residents
— 13% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
329.4 /100k
Property Crime
2332.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Firth is served primarily by NORRIS SCHOOL DIST 160.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Firth, NE
National Avg
School District
NORRIS SCHOOL DIST 160
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Firth sees average highs of 34.4°F in January
and 86.5°F in July,
with 31.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 28.6 inches of snow per year.
Firth's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Firth roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $201,000 and median rent is $918/month.
Firth's violent crime rate is 329.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2332.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Firth are operated by NORRIS SCHOOL DIST 160.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. 27.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Firth, NE has a population of 469, a median household income of $86,042, 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.
Firth averages 34.4°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.7 inches
with about 28.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Firth, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68358.
The population of Firth, Nebraska is 469 with a median age of 37.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Firth: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $201,000, median household income $86,042, crime index 96 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Firth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
