What are the schools like in Palisade, NE?

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

What is the median household income in Palisade?

The median household income in Palisade, NE is $52,841 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.7%.

What is the weather like in Palisade, NE?

Palisade has an average high temperature of 41.5°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Palisade, NE affordable or expensive?

Palisade's cost of living index is 85, where 100 represents the national average. This means Palisade is 15% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $56,200 and the median rent is $725 per month.

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

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

Is Palisade, NE a Good Place to Live?

Palisade is a small town of 346 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $52,841 and a 0.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is 15% below the national average.

Strengths: Palisade stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Palisade is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Palisade 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: 84.8

Palisade's overall cost of living index is 84.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Palisade costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.

Metric	Palisade, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$56,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$725	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$52,841	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Palisade, 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	14.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Palisade sees average highs of 41.5°F in January and 90.9°F in July, with 20.6 inches of annual precipitation and 20.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Palisade, NE
Average High — January	41.5°F
Average High — July	90.9°F
Annual Precipitation	20.6"
Annual Snowfall	20.8"

Demographics

Metric	Palisade, NE	National Avg
Population	346	—
Median Age	39.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.1%	22.2%
65 and over	17.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hamlet, NE 7 mi Hayes Center, NE 12 mi Trenton, NE 13 mi Wauneta, NE 15 mi Stratton, NE 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Palisade

Palisade, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

69040

Palisade vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Palisade, NE affordable or expensive?

Palisade's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average. That makes Palisade roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $56,200 and median rent is $725/month.

What is the crime rate in Palisade, NE?

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

What are the schools like in Palisade?

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

Is Palisade, NE a good place to live?

Palisade, NE has a population of 346, a median household income of $52,841, and an unemployment rate of 0.7%. 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.

What is the weather like in Palisade?

Palisade averages 41.5°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.6 inches with about 20.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Palisade?

Palisade, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 69040.

What is the population of Palisade?

The population of Palisade, Nebraska is 346 with a median age of 39.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Palisade?

Key numbers for living in Palisade: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $56,200, median household income $52,841. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Palisade side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.