What are the schools like in Fordyce, NE?

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

What is the median household income in Fordyce?

The median household income in Fordyce, NE is $55,625 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 14.1%.

What is the weather like in Fordyce, NE?

Fordyce has an average high temperature of 30.4°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.4 inches.

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

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

Fordyce has a violent crime rate of 59.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 309.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fordyce, NE a Good Place to Live?

Fordyce is a small town of 237 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $55,625 and a 14.1% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Fordyce stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Fordyce is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fordyce 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 Fordyce metro area.

Metric	Fordyce, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$90,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	96.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,625	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Fordyce's violent crime rate is 59.5 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

59.5 /100k

Property Crime

309.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Fordyce, 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	25.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fordyce sees average highs of 30.4°F in January and 85.2°F in July, with 30.7 inches of annual precipitation and 38.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fordyce, NE
Average High — January	30.4°F
Average High — July	85.2°F
Annual Precipitation	30.7"
Annual Snowfall	38.4"

Demographics

Metric	Fordyce, NE	National Avg
Population	237	—
Median Age	29.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	14.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	38.8%	22.2%
65 and over	12.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bow Valley, NE 6 mi Hartington, NE 7 mi Crofton, NE 7 mi St. Helena, NE 10 mi Wynot, NE 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Fordyce

Fordyce, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68736

Fordyce vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fordyce, NE affordable or expensive?

Fordyce has a median home value of $90,900 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $55,625.

What is the crime rate in Fordyce, NE?

Fordyce's violent crime rate is 59.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 309.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fordyce?

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

Is Fordyce, NE a good place to live?

Fordyce, NE has a population of 237, a median household income of $55,625, and an unemployment rate of 14.1%. 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 Fordyce?

Fordyce averages 30.4°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.7 inches with about 38.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fordyce?

Fordyce, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68736.

What is the population of Fordyce?

The population of Fordyce, Nebraska is 237 with a median age of 29.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fordyce?

Key numbers for living in Fordyce: median home $90,900, median household income $55,625, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fordyce side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.