What are the schools like in Magnet, NE?

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

What is the median household income in Magnet?

The median household income in Magnet, NE is $56,250 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 Magnet, NE?

Magnet has an average high temperature of 30.7°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.7 inches.

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

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

Magnet has a violent crime rate of 59.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 309.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Magnet, NE a Good Place to Live?

Magnet is a small town of 52 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $56,250 .

Strengths: Magnet stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Magnet is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Magnet 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 Magnet metro area.

Metric	Magnet, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$38,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Magnet's violent crime rate is 59.5 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

59.5 /100k

Property Crime

309.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Magnet, 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	9.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Magnet sees average highs of 30.7°F in January and 86.3°F in July, with 27.5 inches of annual precipitation and 29.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Magnet, NE
Average High — January	30.7°F
Average High — July	86.3°F
Annual Precipitation	27.5"
Annual Snowfall	29.7"

Demographics

Metric	Magnet, NE	National Avg
Population	52	—
Median Age	55.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	42.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	73.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	9.6%	22.2%
65 and over	36.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wausa, NE 5 mi McLean, NE 5 mi Randolph, NE 8 mi Osmond, NE 9 mi Sholes, NE 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Magnet

Magnet, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68749

Magnet vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Magnet, NE affordable or expensive?

Magnet has a median home value of $38,800 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $56,250.

What is the crime rate in Magnet, NE?

Magnet's violent crime rate is 59.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 309.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Magnet?

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

Is Magnet, NE a good place to live?

Magnet, NE has a population of 52, a median household income of $56,250, 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 Magnet?

Magnet averages 30.7°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.5 inches with about 29.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Magnet?

Magnet, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68749.

What is the population of Magnet?

The population of Magnet, Nebraska is 52 with a median age of 55.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Magnet?

Key numbers for living in Magnet: median home $38,800, median household income $56,250, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Magnet side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.