What are the schools like in Pawnee City, NE?

Pawnee City is served primarily by PAWNEE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.1:1.

What is the median household income in Pawnee City?

The median household income in Pawnee City, NE is $49,167 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Pawnee City, NE?

Pawnee City has an average high temperature of 35.3°F in January and 87.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Pawnee City, NE affordable or expensive?

Pawnee City's cost of living index is 82, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pawnee City is 18% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $56,200 and the median rent is $538 per month.

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

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

Is Pawnee City, NE a Good Place to Live?

Pawnee City is a small town of 944 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $49,167 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 82 (US average = 100), which is 18% below the national average.

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

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

All Pawnee 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: 82.4

Pawnee City's overall cost of living index is 82.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pawnee City costs roughly 18% less than the average American city.

Metric	Pawnee City, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$56,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$538	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$49,167	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Pawnee 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

Pawnee City is served primarily by PAWNEE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Pawnee City, NE	National Avg
School District	PAWNEE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pawnee City sees average highs of 35.3°F in January and 87.5°F in July, with 34.1 inches of annual precipitation and 21.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pawnee City, NE
Average High — January	35.3°F
Average High — July	87.5°F
Annual Precipitation	34.1"
Annual Snowfall	21.4"

Demographics

Metric	Pawnee City, NE	National Avg
Population	944	—
Median Age	43.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	12.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.5%	22.2%
65 and over	24.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Table Rock, NE 6 mi Du Bois, NE 8 mi Steinauer, NE 8 mi Burchard, NE 11 mi Humboldt, NE 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Pawnee City

Pawnee City, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68420

Pawnee City vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pawnee City, NE affordable or expensive?

Pawnee City's cost of living index is 82, where 100 is the national average. That makes Pawnee City roughly 18% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $56,200 and median rent is $538/month.

What is the crime rate in Pawnee City, NE?

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

What are the schools like in Pawnee City?

Public schools in Pawnee City are operated by PAWNEE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1. 22.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Pawnee City, NE a good place to live?

Pawnee City, NE has a population of 944, a median household income of $49,167, 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.

What is the weather like in Pawnee City?

Pawnee City averages 35.3°F in January and 87.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.1 inches with about 21.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pawnee City?

Pawnee City, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68420.

What is the population of Pawnee City?

The population of Pawnee City, Nebraska is 944 with a median age of 43.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in Pawnee City: cost of living index 82 (100 = US average), median home $56,200, median household income $49,167, schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pawnee City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.