What are the schools like in Garrison, NE?

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

What is the median household income in Garrison?

The median household income in Garrison, NE is $71,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

What is the weather like in Garrison, NE?

Garrison has an average high temperature of 31.1°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 31.8 inches.

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

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

Garrison has a violent crime rate of 12.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 99.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Garrison, NE a Good Place to Live?

Garrison is a small town of 48 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $71,250 and a 3.8% unemployment rate.

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

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

All Garrison 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 Garrison metro area.

Metric	Garrison, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$67,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	94.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$71,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Garrison's violent crime rate is 12.5 per 100,000 residents — 97% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

12.5 /100k

Property Crime

99.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Garrison, 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	15.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Garrison sees average highs of 31.1°F in January and 85.9°F in July, with 28.7 inches of annual precipitation and 31.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Garrison, NE
Average High — January	31.1°F
Average High — July	85.9°F
Annual Precipitation	28.7"
Annual Snowfall	31.8"

Demographics

Metric	Garrison, NE	National Avg
Population	48	—
Median Age	39.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.8 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	18.8%	22.2%
65 and over	18.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

David City, NE 6 mi Rising City, NE 7 mi Ulysses, NE 7 mi Brainard, NE 8 mi Surprise, NE 9 mi

Garrison vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garrison, NE affordable or expensive?

Garrison has a median home value of $67,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $71,250.

What is the crime rate in Garrison, NE?

Garrison's violent crime rate is 12.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 99.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Garrison?

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

Is Garrison, NE a good place to live?

Garrison, NE has a population of 48, a median household income of $71,250, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%. 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 Garrison?

Garrison averages 31.1°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.7 inches with about 31.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Garrison?

The population of Garrison, Nebraska is 48 with a median age of 39.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Garrison?

Key numbers for living in Garrison: median home $67,000, median household income $71,250, crime index 4 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Garrison side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.