What are the schools like in Lodgepole, NE?

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

What is the median household income in Lodgepole?

The median household income in Lodgepole, NE is $37,361 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.3%.

What is the weather like in Lodgepole, NE?

Lodgepole has an average high temperature of 39.8°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Lodgepole, NE affordable or expensive?

Lodgepole's cost of living index is 83, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lodgepole is 17% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $59,400 and the median rent is $547 per month.

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

Lodgepole has a violent crime rate of 258.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1156.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lodgepole, NE a Good Place to Live?

Lodgepole is a small town of 248 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $37,361 and a 6.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is 17% below the national average.

Strengths: Lodgepole stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lodgepole is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lodgepole 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: 82.8

Lodgepole's overall cost of living index is 82.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lodgepole costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lodgepole, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$59,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$547	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$37,361	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Lodgepole's violent crime rate is 258.1 per 100,000 residents — 32% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

258.1 /100k

Property Crime

1156.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Lodgepole, 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	13.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lodgepole sees average highs of 39.8°F in January and 90.4°F in July, with 17.6 inches of annual precipitation and 27.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lodgepole, NE
Average High — January	39.8°F
Average High — July	90.4°F
Annual Precipitation	17.6"
Annual Snowfall	27.9"

Demographics

Metric	Lodgepole, NE	National Avg
Population	248	—
Median Age	59.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	9.7%	22.2%
65 and over	35.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sunol, NE 6 mi Chappell, NE 10 mi Sedgwick, CO 16 mi Sidney, NE 17 mi Ovid, CO 18 mi

Lodgepole vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lodgepole, NE affordable or expensive?

Lodgepole's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lodgepole roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $59,400 and median rent is $547/month.

What is the crime rate in Lodgepole, NE?

Lodgepole's violent crime rate is 258.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1156.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lodgepole?

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

Is Lodgepole, NE a good place to live?

Lodgepole, NE has a population of 248, a median household income of $37,361, and an unemployment rate of 6.3%. 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 Lodgepole?

Lodgepole averages 39.8°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.6 inches with about 27.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Lodgepole?

The population of Lodgepole, Nebraska is 248 with a median age of 59.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lodgepole?

Key numbers for living in Lodgepole: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $59,400, median household income $37,361, crime index 63 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lodgepole side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.