Ravenna is a small town of 1,408 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $61,066
and a 2.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Ravenna 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 Ravenna is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Ravenna 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: 89.6
Ravenna's overall cost of living index is 89.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Ravenna costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Ravenna, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$109,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$878
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
61.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$61,066
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Ravenna's violent crime rate is 259.8 per 100,000 residents
— 32% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
259.8 /100k
Property Crime
1363.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Ravenna is served primarily by RAVENNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Ravenna, NE
National Avg
School District
RAVENNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Ravenna sees average highs of 37.0°F in January
and 87.0°F in July,
with 26.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 24.4 inches of snow per year.
Ravenna's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Ravenna roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $109,800 and median rent is $878/month.
Ravenna's violent crime rate is 259.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1363.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Ravenna are operated by RAVENNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1. 13.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Ravenna, NE has a population of 1,408, a median household income of $61,066, 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.
Ravenna averages 37.0°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.5 inches
with about 24.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Ravenna, Nebraska is 1,408 with a median age of 40.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Ravenna: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $109,800, median household income $61,066, crime index 67 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ravenna side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
