What are the schools like in Rulo, NE?

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

What is the median household income in Rulo?

The median household income in Rulo, NE is $57,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.3%.

What is the weather like in Rulo, NE?

Rulo has an average high temperature of 34.8°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 22.1 inches.

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

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

Rulo has a violent crime rate of 127.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 623.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rulo, NE a Good Place to Live?

Rulo is a small town of 134 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $57,250 and a 5.3% unemployment rate.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Rulo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Rulo 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 Rulo metro area.

Metric	Rulo, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$75,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Rulo's violent crime rate is 127.1 per 100,000 residents — 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

127.1 /100k

Property Crime

623.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Rulo, 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	11.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	77.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rulo sees average highs of 34.8°F in January and 87.3°F in July, with 33.6 inches of annual precipitation and 22.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Rulo, NE
Average High — January	34.8°F
Average High — July	87.3°F
Annual Precipitation	33.6"
Annual Snowfall	22.1"

Demographics

Metric	Rulo, NE	National Avg
Population	134	—
Median Age	56.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.5%	6.3%
Under 18	20.9%	22.2%
65 and over	26.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Big Lake, MO 4 mi Preston, NE 5 mi Fortescue, MO 6 mi Bigelow, MO 8 mi White Cloud, KS 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Rulo

Rulo, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68431

Rulo vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rulo, NE affordable or expensive?

Rulo has a median home value of $75,700 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $57,250.

What is the crime rate in Rulo, NE?

Rulo's violent crime rate is 127.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 623.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Rulo?

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

Is Rulo, NE a good place to live?

Rulo, NE has a population of 134, a median household income of $57,250, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%. 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 Rulo?

Rulo averages 34.8°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.6 inches with about 22.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Rulo?

Rulo, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68431.

What is the population of Rulo?

The population of Rulo, Nebraska is 134 with a median age of 56.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Rulo?

Key numbers for living in Rulo: median home $75,700, median household income $57,250, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rulo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.