What are the schools like in Rising City, NE?

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

What is the median household income in Rising City?

The median household income in Rising City, NE is $81,477 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Rising City, NE?

Rising City has an average high temperature of 34.1°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 30.3 inches.

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

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

Rising City has a violent crime rate of 12.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 99.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rising City, NE a Good Place to Live?

Rising City is a small town of 337 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $81,477 .

Strengths: Rising City stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Rising 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

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Rising City metro area.

Metric	Rising City, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$90,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$81,477	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Rising City's violent crime rate is 12.5 per 100,000 residents — 97% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

12.5 /100k

Property Crime

99.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Rising City, 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	11.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rising City sees average highs of 34.1°F in January and 86.0°F in July, with 28.7 inches of annual precipitation and 30.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Rising City, NE
Average High — January	34.1°F
Average High — July	86.0°F
Annual Precipitation	28.7"
Annual Snowfall	30.3"

Demographics

Metric	Rising City, NE	National Avg
Population	337	—
Median Age	44.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.7%	22.2%
65 and over	17.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Surprise, NE 7 mi Shelby, NE 7 mi Garrison, NE 7 mi David City, NE 10 mi Ulysses, NE 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Rising City

Rising City, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68658

Rising City vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rising City, NE affordable or expensive?

Rising City has a median home value of $90,700 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $81,477.

What is the crime rate in Rising City, NE?

Rising City's violent crime rate is 12.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 99.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Rising City?

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

Is Rising City, NE a good place to live?

Rising City, NE has a population of 337, a median household income of $81,477, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Rising City?

Rising City averages 34.1°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.7 inches with about 30.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Rising City?

Rising City, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68658.

What is the population of Rising City?

The population of Rising City, Nebraska is 337 with a median age of 44.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in Rising City: median home $90,700, median household income $81,477, crime index 4 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rising City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.