Lindsay is a small town of 264 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $64,219
.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lindsay 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 Lindsay is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lindsay 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: 90.6
Lindsay's overall cost of living index is 90.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lindsay costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lindsay, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$181,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$725
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
89.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$64,219
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lindsay's violent crime rate is 107.6 per 100,000 residents
— 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
107.6 /100k
Property Crime
905.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lindsay is served primarily by HUMPHREY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lindsay, NE
National Avg
School District
HUMPHREY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lindsay sees average highs of 31.9°F in January
and 85.2°F in July,
with 29.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 26.6 inches of snow per year.
Lindsay's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lindsay roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $181,300 and median rent is $725/month.
Lindsay's violent crime rate is 107.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 905.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lindsay are operated by HUMPHREY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1. 29.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lindsay, NE has a population of 264, a median household income of $64,219, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Lindsay averages 31.9°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.1 inches
with about 26.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lindsay, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68644.
The population of Lindsay, Nebraska is 264 with a median age of 39.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lindsay: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $181,300, median household income $64,219, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lindsay side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
