Scribner is a small town of 779 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $53,478
and a 2.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Scribner 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 Scribner is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Scribner 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: 88.1
Scribner's overall cost of living index is 88.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Scribner costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Scribner, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$98,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$775
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,478
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Scribner's violent crime rate is 136.7 per 100,000 residents
— 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
136.7 /100k
Property Crime
1435.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Scribner is served primarily by SCRIBNER-SNYDER COMMUNITY SCHS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Scribner, NE
National Avg
School District
SCRIBNER-SNYDER COMMUNITY SCHS
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
6.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Scribner sees average highs of 30.4°F in January
and 85.0°F in July,
with 31.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 33.5 inches of snow per year.
Scribner's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Scribner roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $98,700 and median rent is $775/month.
Scribner's violent crime rate is 136.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1435.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Scribner are operated by SCRIBNER-SNYDER COMMUNITY SCHS.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.1:1. 19.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Scribner, NE has a population of 779, a median household income of $53,478, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%.
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.
Scribner averages 30.4°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.1 inches
with about 33.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Scribner, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68057.
The population of Scribner, Nebraska is 779 with a median age of 43.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Scribner: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $98,700, median household income $53,478, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Scribner side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
