What are the schools like in Greeley Center, NE?

Greeley Center is served primarily by CENTRAL VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.3:1.

What is the median household income in Greeley Center?

The median household income in Greeley Center, NE is $43,472 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Greeley Center, NE?

Greeley Center has an average high temperature of 34.0°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Greeley Center, NE affordable or expensive?

Greeley Center's cost of living index is 83, where 100 represents the national average. This means Greeley Center is 17% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $50,300 and the median rent is $648 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Greeley Center, NE?

Crime rate data for Greeley Center is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Greeley Center, NE a Good Place to Live?

Greeley Center is a small town of 421 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $43,472 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is 17% below the national average.

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

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

All Greeley Center 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: 83.4

Greeley Center's overall cost of living index is 83.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Greeley Center costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.

Metric	Greeley Center, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$50,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$648	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$43,472	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Greeley Center is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Greeley Center is served primarily by CENTRAL VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Greeley Center, NE	National Avg
School District	CENTRAL VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Greeley Center sees average highs of 34.0°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 25.8 inches of annual precipitation and 29.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Greeley Center, NE
Average High — January	34.0°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	25.8"
Annual Snowfall	29.8"

Demographics

Metric	Greeley Center, NE	National Avg
Population	421	—
Median Age	50.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.9%	22.2%
65 and over	34.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Scotia, NE 10 mi Wolbach, NE 12 mi Spalding, NE 13 mi North Loup, NE 13 mi Cotesfield, NE 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Greeley Center

Greeley Center, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68842

Greeley Center vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greeley Center, NE affordable or expensive?

Greeley Center's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average. That makes Greeley Center roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $50,300 and median rent is $648/month.

What is the crime rate in Greeley Center, NE?

Crime data for Greeley Center is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Greeley Center?

Public schools in Greeley Center are operated by CENTRAL VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.3:1. 20.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Greeley Center, NE a good place to live?

Greeley Center, NE has a population of 421, a median household income of $43,472, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. 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 Greeley Center?

Greeley Center averages 34.0°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 25.8 inches with about 29.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Greeley Center?

Greeley Center, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68842.

What is the population of Greeley Center?

The population of Greeley Center, Nebraska is 421 with a median age of 50.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Greeley Center?

Key numbers for living in Greeley Center: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $50,300, median household income $43,472, schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Greeley Center side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.