What are the schools like in Shickley, NE?

Shickley is served primarily by SHICKLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.7:1.

What is the median household income in Shickley?

The median household income in Shickley, NE is $67,679 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 Shickley, NE?

Shickley has an average high temperature of 36.5°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 22.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Shickley, NE affordable or expensive?

Shickley's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Shickley is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $143,800 and the median rent is $800 per month.

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

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

Is Shickley, NE a Good Place to Live?

Shickley is a small town of 374 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $67,679 . Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

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

All Shickley 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: 90.2

Shickley's overall cost of living index is 90.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Shickley costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Shickley, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$143,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$800	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,679	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Shickley is served primarily by SHICKLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Shickley, NE	National Avg
School District	SHICKLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	6.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Shickley sees average highs of 36.5°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 26.9 inches of annual precipitation and 22.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Shickley, NE
Average High — January	36.5°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	26.9"
Annual Snowfall	22.7"

Demographics

Metric	Shickley, NE	National Avg
Population	374	—
Median Age	42.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.2%	22.2%
65 and over	17.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ong, NE 6 mi Strang, NE 7 mi Carleton, NE 8 mi Davenport, NE 9 mi Bruning, NE 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Shickley

Shickley, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68436

Shickley vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shickley, NE affordable or expensive?

Shickley's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Shickley roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $143,800 and median rent is $800/month.

What is the crime rate in Shickley, NE?

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

What are the schools like in Shickley?

Public schools in Shickley are operated by SHICKLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.7:1. 24.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Shickley, NE a good place to live?

Shickley, NE has a population of 374, a median household income of $67,679, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Shickley?

Shickley averages 36.5°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.9 inches with about 22.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Shickley?

Shickley, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68436.

What is the population of Shickley?

The population of Shickley, Nebraska is 374 with a median age of 42.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Shickley?

Key numbers for living in Shickley: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $143,800, median household income $67,679, schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Shickley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.