What are the schools like in Gilead, NE?

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

What is the median household income in Gilead?

The median household income in Gilead, NE is $62,500 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 Gilead, NE?

Gilead has an average high temperature of 36.6°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.2 inches.

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

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

Gilead has a violent crime rate of 179.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 319.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Gilead, NE a Good Place to Live?

Gilead is a small town of 18 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $62,500 .

Strengths: Gilead stands out for below-average home prices.

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

All Gilead 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 Gilead metro area.

Metric	Gilead, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$47,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Gilead's violent crime rate is 179.9 per 100,000 residents — 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

179.9 /100k

Property Crime

319.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Gilead, 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	31.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Gilead sees average highs of 36.6°F in January and 88.6°F in July, with 31.4 inches of annual precipitation and 23.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Gilead, NE
Average High — January	36.6°F
Average High — July	88.6°F
Annual Precipitation	31.4"
Annual Snowfall	23.2"

Demographics

Metric	Gilead, NE	National Avg
Population	18	—
Median Age	43.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	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	11.1%	22.2%
65 and over	16.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Alexandria, NE 7 mi Reynolds, NE 7 mi Hebron, NE 9 mi Hubbell, NE 10 mi Belvidere, NE 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Gilead

Gilead, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68362

Gilead vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gilead, NE affordable or expensive?

Gilead has a median home value of $47,500 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $62,500.

What is the crime rate in Gilead, NE?

Gilead's violent crime rate is 179.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 319.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Gilead?

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

Is Gilead, NE a good place to live?

Gilead, NE has a population of 18, a median household income of $62,500, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Gilead?

Gilead averages 36.6°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.4 inches with about 23.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Gilead?

Gilead, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68362.

What is the population of Gilead?

The population of Gilead, Nebraska is 18 with a median age of 43.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Gilead?

Key numbers for living in Gilead: median home $47,500, median household income $62,500, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gilead side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.