What are the schools like in Santee, NE?

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

What is the median household income in Santee?

The median household income in Santee, NE is $38,333 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 23.8%.

What is the weather like in Santee, NE?

Santee has an average high temperature of 28.9°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Santee, NE affordable or expensive?

Santee's cost of living index is 78, where 100 represents the national average. This means Santee is 22% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $46,300 and the median rent is $350 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Santee is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Santee, NE a Good Place to Live?

Santee is a small town of 262 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $38,333 and a 23.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 78 (US average = 100), which is 22% below the national average.

Strengths: Santee stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Santee 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: 78.0

Santee's overall cost of living index is 78.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Santee costs roughly 22% less than the average American city.

Metric	Santee, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$46,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$350	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	17.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$38,333	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Santee is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Santee, 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	11.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Santee sees average highs of 28.9°F in January and 85.8°F in July, with 26.2 inches of annual precipitation and 36.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Santee, NE
Average High — January	28.9°F
Average High — July	85.8°F
Annual Precipitation	26.2"
Annual Snowfall	36.6"

Demographics

Metric	Santee, NE	National Avg
Population	262	—
Median Age	20.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	23.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	9.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	5.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	44.7%	22.2%
65 and over	7.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Springfield, SD 3 mi Bon Homme Colony, SD 8 mi Running Water, SD 8 mi Lindy, NE 9 mi Tyndall, SD 10 mi

Santee vs Other Cities

Santee, NE vs Springfield, SD Santee, NE vs Bon Homme Colony, SD Santee, NE vs Running Water, SD Santee, NE vs Lindy, NE Santee, NE vs Tyndall, SD

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Santee, NE affordable or expensive?

Santee's cost of living index is 78, where 100 is the national average. That makes Santee roughly 22% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $46,300 and median rent is $350/month.

What is the crime rate in Santee, NE?

Crime data for Santee is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Santee?

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

Is Santee, NE a good place to live?

Santee, NE has a population of 262, a median household income of $38,333, and an unemployment rate of 23.8%. 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 Santee?

Santee averages 28.9°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.2 inches with about 36.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Santee?

The population of Santee, Nebraska is 262 with a median age of 20.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Santee?

Key numbers for living in Santee: cost of living index 78 (100 = US average), median home $46,300, median household income $38,333. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Santee side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.