Platte Center is a small town of 358 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $71,513
.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Platte Center stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Platte Center is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Platte Center 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: 90.0
Platte Center's overall cost of living index is 90.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Platte Center costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Platte Center, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$108,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$925
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$71,513
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Platte Center's violent crime rate is 107.6 per 100,000 residents
— 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
107.6 /100k
Property Crime
905.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Platte Center is served primarily by LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Platte Center, NE
National Avg
School District
LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Platte Center sees average highs of 32.3°F in January
and 86.9°F in July,
with 29.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.6 inches of snow per year.
Platte Center's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Platte Center roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $108,500 and median rent is $925/month.
Platte Center's violent crime rate is 107.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 905.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Platte Center are operated by LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 13.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Platte Center, NE has a population of 358, a median household income of $71,513, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Platte Center averages 32.3°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.1 inches
with about 25.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Platte Center, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68653.
The population of Platte Center, Nebraska is 358 with a median age of 36.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Platte Center: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $108,500, median household income $71,513, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Platte Center side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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