Nickerson is a small town of 542 in Nebraska, with a median household income of N/A
and a 3.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Nickerson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Nickerson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Nickerson 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: 87.9
Nickerson's overall cost of living index is 87.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Nickerson costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Nickerson, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$64,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$982
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
82.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Nickerson's violent crime rate is 136.7 per 100,000 residents
— 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
136.7 /100k
Property Crime
1435.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Nickerson, 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
1.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
48.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Nickerson sees average highs of 32.4°F in January
and 86.7°F in July,
with 32.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 31.8 inches of snow per year.
Nickerson's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Nickerson roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $64,800 and median rent is $982/month.
Nickerson's violent crime rate is 136.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1435.8 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.
Nickerson, NE has a population of 542, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%.
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.
Nickerson averages 32.4°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.0 inches
with about 31.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Nickerson, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68044.
The population of Nickerson, Nebraska is 542 with a median age of 25.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Nickerson: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $64,800, median household income N/A, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Nickerson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
