What are the schools like in Harbine, NE?

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

What is the median household income in Harbine?

The median household income in Harbine, NE is $67,955 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 Harbine, NE?

Harbine has an average high temperature of 36.1°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.7 inches.

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

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

Harbine has a violent crime rate of 42.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 794.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Harbine, NE a Good Place to Live?

Harbine is a small town of 71 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $67,955 .

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

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

All Harbine 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 Harbine metro area.

Metric	Harbine, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$126,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,955	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Harbine's violent crime rate is 42.6 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

42.6 /100k

Property Crime

794.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Harbine, 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	10.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Harbine sees average highs of 36.1°F in January and 88.4°F in July, with 31.1 inches of annual precipitation and 20.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Harbine, NE
Average High — January	36.1°F
Average High — July	88.4°F
Annual Precipitation	31.1"
Annual Snowfall	20.7"

Demographics

Metric	Harbine, NE	National Avg
Population	71	—
Median Age	68.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.5%	22.2%
65 and over	60.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Jansen, NE 6 mi Diller, NE 6 mi Plymouth, NE 8 mi Endicott, NE 10 mi Steele City, NE 11 mi

Harbine vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harbine, NE affordable or expensive?

Harbine has a median home value of $126,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $67,955.

What is the crime rate in Harbine, NE?

Harbine's violent crime rate is 42.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 794.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Harbine?

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

Is Harbine, NE a good place to live?

Harbine, NE has a population of 71, a median household income of $67,955, 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 Harbine?

Harbine averages 36.1°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.1 inches with about 20.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Harbine?

The population of Harbine, Nebraska is 71 with a median age of 68.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Harbine?

Key numbers for living in Harbine: median home $126,000, median household income $67,955, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Harbine side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.