Fort Calhoun is a small town of 1,154 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $75,900
and a 1.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Fort Calhoun 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 Fort Calhoun is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Fort Calhoun 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: 92.5
Fort Calhoun's overall cost of living index is 92.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fort Calhoun costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Fort Calhoun, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$236,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,027
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$75,900
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Fort Calhoun's violent crime rate is 48.2 per 100,000 residents
— 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
48.2 /100k
Property Crime
279.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Fort Calhoun is served primarily by FORT CALHOUN COMMUNITY SCHS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Fort Calhoun, NE
National Avg
School District
FORT CALHOUN COMMUNITY SCHS
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fort Calhoun sees average highs of 29.8°F in January
and 83.5°F in July,
with 33.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 34.4 inches of snow per year.
Fort Calhoun's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Fort Calhoun roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $236,700 and median rent is $1,027/month.
Fort Calhoun's violent crime rate is 48.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 279.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Fort Calhoun are operated by FORT CALHOUN COMMUNITY SCHS.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 19.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fort Calhoun, NE has a population of 1,154, a median household income of $75,900, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%.
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.
Fort Calhoun averages 29.8°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.4 inches
with about 34.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Fort Calhoun, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68023.
The population of Fort Calhoun, Nebraska is 1,154 with a median age of 44.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fort Calhoun: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $236,700, median household income $75,900, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fort Calhoun side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
