South Bend is a small town of 92 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $56,875
and a 2.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
South Bend 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 South Bend is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All South Bend 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: 92.5
South Bend's overall cost of living index is 92.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in South Bend costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
South Bend, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$114,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$850
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,875
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
South Bend's violent crime rate is 53.3 per 100,000 residents
— 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
53.3 /100k
Property Crime
628.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
South Bend, NE
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
South Bend sees average highs of 32.7°F in January
and 87.2°F in July,
with 32.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 22.1 inches of snow per year.
South Bend's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes South Bend roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $114,400 and median rent is $850/month.
South Bend's violent crime rate is 53.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 628.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
South Bend, NE has a population of 92, a median household income of $56,875, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%.
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.
South Bend averages 32.7°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.3 inches
with about 22.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
South Bend, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68058.
The population of South Bend, Nebraska is 92 with a median age of 58.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in South Bend: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $114,400, median household income $56,875, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare South Bend side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
