Nehawka is a small town of 188 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $86,250
and a 2.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Nehawka stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Nehawka is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Nehawka 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
Nehawka's overall cost of living index is 92.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Nehawka costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Nehawka, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$114,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,375
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
87.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$86,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Nehawka'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
Metric
Nehawka, NE
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Nehawka 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.
Nehawka's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Nehawka roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $114,600 and median rent is $1,375/month.
Nehawka'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.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Nehawka, NE has a population of 188, a median household income of $86,250, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%.
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.
Nehawka 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).
Nehawka, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68413.
The population of Nehawka, Nebraska is 188 with a median age of 37.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Nehawka: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $114,600, median household income $86,250, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Nehawka side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
