What are the schools like in Randolph, NE?

Randolph is served primarily by RANDOLPH PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9:1.

What is the median household income in Randolph?

The median household income in Randolph, NE is $73,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.8%.

What is the weather like in Randolph, NE?

Randolph has an average high temperature of 30.7°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Randolph, NE affordable or expensive?

Randolph's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Randolph is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $124,300 and the median rent is $683 per month.

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

Randolph has a violent crime rate of 59.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 309.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Randolph, NE a Good Place to Live?

Randolph is a small town of 1,034 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $73,250 and a 0.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

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

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

All Randolph 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: 88.3

Randolph's overall cost of living index is 88.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Randolph costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Randolph, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$124,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$683	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$73,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Randolph's violent crime rate is 59.5 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

59.5 /100k

Property Crime

309.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Randolph is served primarily by RANDOLPH PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Randolph, NE	National Avg
School District	RANDOLPH PUBLIC SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Randolph sees average highs of 30.7°F in January and 86.3°F in July, with 26.7 inches of annual precipitation and 29.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Randolph, NE
Average High — January	30.7°F
Average High — July	86.3°F
Annual Precipitation	26.7"
Annual Snowfall	29.7"

Demographics

Metric	Randolph, NE	National Avg
Population	1,034	—
Median Age	37.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.4%	22.2%
65 and over	23.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sholes, NE 4 mi McLean, NE 6 mi Magnet, NE 8 mi Belden, NE 8 mi Carroll, NE 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Randolph

Randolph, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68771

Randolph vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Randolph, NE affordable or expensive?

Randolph's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Randolph roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $124,300 and median rent is $683/month.

What is the crime rate in Randolph, NE?

Randolph's violent crime rate is 59.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 309.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Randolph?

Public schools in Randolph are operated by RANDOLPH PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 28.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Randolph, NE a good place to live?

Randolph, NE has a population of 1,034, a median household income of $73,250, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%. 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 Randolph?

Randolph averages 30.7°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.7 inches with about 29.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Randolph?

Randolph, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68771.

What is the population of Randolph?

The population of Randolph, Nebraska is 1,034 with a median age of 37.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Randolph?

Key numbers for living in Randolph: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $124,300, median household income $73,250, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Randolph side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.