What are the schools like in Giltner, NE?

Giltner is served primarily by GILTNER PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3:1.

What is the median household income in Giltner?

The median household income in Giltner, NE is $71,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Giltner, NE?

Giltner has an average high temperature of 35.7°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Giltner, NE affordable or expensive?

Giltner's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Giltner is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $160,000 and the median rent is $844 per month.

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

Giltner has a violent crime rate of 53.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 375.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Giltner, NE a Good Place to Live?

Giltner is a small town of 463 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $71,250 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Giltner 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 Giltner is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Giltner 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: 91.2

Giltner's overall cost of living index is 91.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Giltner costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Giltner, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$160,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$844	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$71,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Giltner's violent crime rate is 53.6 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

53.6 /100k

Property Crime

375.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Giltner is served primarily by GILTNER PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Giltner, NE	National Avg
School District	GILTNER PUBLIC SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Giltner sees average highs of 35.7°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 26.8 inches of annual precipitation and 27.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Giltner, NE
Average High — January	35.7°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	26.8"
Annual Snowfall	27.3"

Demographics

Metric	Giltner, NE	National Avg
Population	463	—
Median Age	38.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.1%	18.9%
Asian	6.7%	6.3%
Under 18	28.1%	22.2%
65 and over	11.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Phillips, NE 9 mi Trumbull, NE 9 mi Aurora, NE 10 mi Harvard, NE 11 mi Doniphan, NE 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Giltner

Giltner, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68841

Giltner vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Giltner, NE affordable or expensive?

Giltner's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Giltner roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $160,000 and median rent is $844/month.

What is the crime rate in Giltner, NE?

Giltner's violent crime rate is 53.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 375.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Giltner?

Public schools in Giltner are operated by GILTNER PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 21.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Giltner, NE a good place to live?

Giltner, NE has a population of 463, a median household income of $71,250, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. 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.

What is the weather like in Giltner?

Giltner averages 35.7°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.8 inches with about 27.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Giltner?

Giltner, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68841.

What is the population of Giltner?

The population of Giltner, Nebraska is 463 with a median age of 38.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Giltner?

Key numbers for living in Giltner: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $160,000, median household income $71,250, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Giltner side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.