What are the schools like in Sholes, NE?

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

What is the median household income in Sholes?

The median household income in Sholes, NE is $33,750 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 Sholes, NE?

Sholes has an average high temperature of 30.7°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.7 inches.

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

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

Sholes has a violent crime rate of 95.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 468.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sholes, NE a Good Place to Live?

Sholes is a small town of 25 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $33,750 .

Strengths: Sholes's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Sholes is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Sholes 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 Sholes metro area.

Metric	Sholes, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$33,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Sholes's violent crime rate is 95.9 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

95.9 /100k

Property Crime

468.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Sholes, 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	33.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sholes sees average highs of 30.7°F in January and 86.3°F in July, with 26.7 inches of annual precipitation and 29.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sholes, NE
Average High — January	30.7°F
Average High — July	86.3°F
Annual Precipitation	26.7"
Annual Snowfall	29.7"

Demographics

Metric	Sholes, NE	National Avg
Population	25	—
Median Age	53.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.0%	22.2%
65 and over	44.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Randolph, NE 4 mi Carroll, NE 7 mi Belden, NE 7 mi McLean, NE 10 mi Laurel, NE 12 mi

Sholes vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sholes, NE affordable or expensive?

Sholes has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $33,750.

What is the crime rate in Sholes, NE?

Sholes's violent crime rate is 95.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 468.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sholes?

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

Is Sholes, NE a good place to live?

Sholes, NE has a population of 25, a median household income of $33,750, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Sholes?

Sholes averages 30.7°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.7 inches with about 29.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Sholes?

The population of Sholes, Nebraska is 25 with a median age of 53.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sholes?

Key numbers for living in Sholes: median home N/A, median household income $33,750, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sholes side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.