What are the schools like in Sargent, NE?

Sargent is served primarily by SARGENT PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.0:1.

What is the median household income in Sargent?

The median household income in Sargent, NE is $49,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.6%.

What is the weather like in Sargent, NE?

Sargent has an average high temperature of 36.0°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 30.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Sargent, NE affordable or expensive?

Sargent's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sargent is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $66,300 and the median rent is $727 per month.

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

Sargent has a violent crime rate of 65.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 389.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sargent, NE a Good Place to Live?

Sargent is a small town of 486 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $49,750 and a 1.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Sargent 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 Sargent is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Sargent 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: 85.6

Sargent's overall cost of living index is 85.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Sargent costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Sargent, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$66,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$727	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$49,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Sargent's violent crime rate is 65.0 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

65.0 /100k

Property Crime

389.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Sargent is served primarily by SARGENT PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Sargent, NE	National Avg
School District	SARGENT PUBLIC SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	7.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sargent sees average highs of 36.0°F in January and 85.7°F in July, with 26.8 inches of annual precipitation and 30.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sargent, NE
Average High — January	36.0°F
Average High — July	85.7°F
Annual Precipitation	26.8"
Annual Snowfall	30.2"

Demographics

Metric	Sargent, NE	National Avg
Population	486	—
Median Age	46.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.1%	22.2%
65 and over	16.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Comstock, NE 9 mi Taylor, NE 9 mi Burwell, NE 15 mi Westerville, NE 17 mi Elyria, NE 19 mi

ZIP Codes in Sargent

Sargent, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68874

Sargent vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sargent, NE affordable or expensive?

Sargent's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Sargent roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $66,300 and median rent is $727/month.

What is the crime rate in Sargent, NE?

Sargent's violent crime rate is 65.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 389.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sargent?

Public schools in Sargent are operated by SARGENT PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.0:1. 18.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Sargent, NE a good place to live?

Sargent, NE has a population of 486, a median household income of $49,750, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%. 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 Sargent?

Sargent averages 36.0°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.8 inches with about 30.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Sargent?

Sargent, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68874.

What is the population of Sargent?

The population of Sargent, Nebraska is 486 with a median age of 46.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sargent?

Key numbers for living in Sargent: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $66,300, median household income $49,750, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sargent side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.