Louisville is a small town of 1,499 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $93,897
and a 3.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Louisville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Louisville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Louisville 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: 92.5
Louisville's overall cost of living index is 92.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Louisville costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Louisville, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$203,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$939
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$93,897
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Louisville's violent crime rate is 53.3 per 100,000 residents
— 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
53.3 /100k
Property Crime
628.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Louisville is served primarily by LOUISVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Louisville, NE
National Avg
School District
LOUISVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
36.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Louisville sees average highs of 34.0°F in January
and 85.9°F in July,
with 33.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 32.8 inches of snow per year.
Louisville's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Louisville roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $203,200 and median rent is $939/month.
Louisville's violent crime rate is 53.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 628.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Louisville are operated by LOUISVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1. 36.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Louisville, NE has a population of 1,499, a median household income of $93,897, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%.
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.
Louisville averages 34.0°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.6 inches
with about 32.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Louisville, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68037.
The population of Louisville, Nebraska is 1,499 with a median age of 38.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Louisville: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $203,200, median household income $93,897, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Louisville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
