What are the schools like in Loup City, NE?

Loup City is served primarily by LOUP CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.3:1.

What is the median household income in Loup City?

The median household income in Loup City, NE is $45,917 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.5%.

What is the weather like in Loup City, NE?

Loup City has an average high temperature of 37.4°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 30.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Loup City, NE affordable or expensive?

Loup City's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Loup City is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $92,100 and the median rent is $815 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Loup City, NE?

Crime rate data for Loup City is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Loup City, NE a Good Place to Live?

Loup City is a small town of 980 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $45,917 and a 6.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

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

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

All Loup City 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: 88.2

Loup City's overall cost of living index is 88.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Loup City costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Loup City, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$92,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$815	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,917	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Loup City is served primarily by LOUP CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Loup City, NE	National Avg
School District	LOUP CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Loup City sees average highs of 37.4°F in January and 88.2°F in July, with 26.5 inches of annual precipitation and 30.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Loup City, NE
Average High — January	37.4°F
Average High — July	88.2°F
Annual Precipitation	26.5"
Annual Snowfall	30.7"

Demographics

Metric	Loup City, NE	National Avg
Population	980	—
Median Age	41.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.6%	22.2%
65 and over	27.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ashton, NE 9 mi Litchfield, NE 13 mi Rockville, NE 13 mi Arcadia, NE 13 mi Hazard, NE 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Loup City

Loup City, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68853

Loup City vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loup City, NE affordable or expensive?

Loup City's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Loup City roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $92,100 and median rent is $815/month.

What is the crime rate in Loup City, NE?

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

What are the schools like in Loup City?

Public schools in Loup City are operated by LOUP CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.3:1. 19.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Loup City, NE a good place to live?

Loup City, NE has a population of 980, a median household income of $45,917, and an unemployment rate of 6.5%. 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 Loup City?

Loup City averages 37.4°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.5 inches with about 30.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Loup City?

Loup City, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68853.

What is the population of Loup City?

The population of Loup City, Nebraska is 980 with a median age of 41.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Loup City?

Key numbers for living in Loup City: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $92,100, median household income $45,917, schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Loup City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.