What are the schools like in Gordon, NE?

Gordon is served primarily by GORDON-RUSHVILLE PUBLIC SCHS. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.0:1.

What is the median household income in Gordon?

The median household income in Gordon, NE is $56,161 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

What is the weather like in Gordon, NE?

Gordon has an average high temperature of 34.2°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 45.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Gordon, NE affordable or expensive?

Gordon's cost of living index is 85, where 100 represents the national average. This means Gordon is 15% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $86,300 and the median rent is $595 per month.

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

Gordon has a violent crime rate of 140.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1541.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Gordon, NE a Good Place to Live?

Gordon is a small town of 1,697 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $56,161 and a 3.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is 15% below the national average.

Strengths: Gordon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

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

All Gordon 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: 85.3

Gordon's overall cost of living index is 85.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Gordon costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.

Metric	Gordon, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$86,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$595	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,161	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Gordon's violent crime rate is 140.2 per 100,000 residents — 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

140.2 /100k

Property Crime

1541.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Gordon is served primarily by GORDON-RUSHVILLE PUBLIC SCHS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Gordon, NE	National Avg
School District	GORDON-RUSHVILLE PUBLIC SCHS	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Gordon sees average highs of 34.2°F in January and 86.1°F in July, with 21.0 inches of annual precipitation and 45.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Gordon, NE
Average High — January	34.2°F
Average High — July	86.1°F
Annual Precipitation	21.0"
Annual Snowfall	45.8"

Demographics

Metric	Gordon, NE	National Avg
Population	1,697	—
Median Age	40.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	73.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.9%	6.3%
Under 18	26.5%	22.2%
65 and over	22.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Clinton, NE 8 mi Rushville, NE 15 mi White Clay, NE 22 mi Batesland, SD 23 mi Pine Ridge, SD 23 mi

ZIP Codes in Gordon

Gordon, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

69343

Gordon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gordon, NE affordable or expensive?

Gordon's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average. That makes Gordon roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $86,300 and median rent is $595/month.

What is the crime rate in Gordon, NE?

Gordon's violent crime rate is 140.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1541.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Gordon?

Public schools in Gordon are operated by GORDON-RUSHVILLE PUBLIC SCHS. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1. 20.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Gordon, NE a good place to live?

Gordon, NE has a population of 1,697, a median household income of $56,161, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%. 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 Gordon?

Gordon averages 34.2°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.0 inches with about 45.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Gordon?

Gordon, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 69343.

What is the population of Gordon?

The population of Gordon, Nebraska is 1,697 with a median age of 40.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Gordon?

Key numbers for living in Gordon: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $86,300, median household income $56,161, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gordon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.