What are the schools like in Silver Creek, NE?

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

What is the median household income in Silver Creek?

The median household income in Silver Creek, NE is $47,750 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 Silver Creek, NE?

Silver Creek has an average high temperature of 34.2°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Silver Creek, NE affordable or expensive?

Silver Creek's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Silver Creek is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $80,600 and the median rent is $793 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Silver Creek, NE?

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

Is Silver Creek, NE a Good Place to Live?

Silver Creek is a small town of 384 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $47,750 . Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

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

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

All Silver Creek 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: 87.3

Silver Creek's overall cost of living index is 87.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Silver Creek costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Silver Creek, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$80,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$793	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Silver Creek 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	Silver Creek, 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	7.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Silver Creek sees average highs of 34.2°F in January and 85.4°F in July, with 29.7 inches of annual precipitation and 28.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Silver Creek, NE
Average High — January	34.2°F
Average High — July	85.4°F
Annual Precipitation	29.7"
Annual Snowfall	28.9"

Demographics

Metric	Silver Creek, NE	National Avg
Population	384	—
Median Age	51.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	10.9%	22.2%
65 and over	24.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Genoa, NE 10 mi Duncan, NE 10 mi Osceola, NE 11 mi Clarks, NE 11 mi Monroe, NE 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Silver Creek

Silver Creek, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68663

Silver Creek vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Silver Creek, NE affordable or expensive?

Silver Creek's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Silver Creek roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $80,600 and median rent is $793/month.

What is the crime rate in Silver Creek, NE?

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

What are the schools like in Silver Creek?

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

Is Silver Creek, NE a good place to live?

Silver Creek, NE has a population of 384, a median household income of $47,750, 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 Silver Creek?

Silver Creek averages 34.2°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.7 inches with about 28.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Silver Creek?

Silver Creek, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68663.

What is the population of Silver Creek?

The population of Silver Creek, Nebraska is 384 with a median age of 51.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Silver Creek?

Key numbers for living in Silver Creek: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $80,600, median household income $47,750. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Silver Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.