St. Libory is a small town of 295 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $81,477
.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
St. Libory 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 St. Libory is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All St. Libory 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
St. Libory's overall cost of living index is 87.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in St. Libory costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
St. Libory, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$130,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
90.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$81,477
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
St. Libory's violent crime rate is 31.0 per 100,000 residents
— 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
31.0 /100k
Property Crime
155.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
St. Libory is served primarily by NORTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
St. Libory, NE
National Avg
School District
NORTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
St. Libory sees average highs of 36.1°F in January
and 88.1°F in July,
with 27.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 27.7 inches of snow per year.
St. Libory's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes St. Libory roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $130,400 and median rent is N/A/month.
St. Libory's violent crime rate is 31.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 155.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in St. Libory are operated by NORTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. 10.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
St. Libory, NE has a population of 295, a median household income of $81,477, 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.
St. Libory averages 36.1°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.7 inches
with about 27.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
St. Libory, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68872.
The population of St. Libory, Nebraska is 295 with a median age of 33.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in St. Libory: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $130,400, median household income $81,477, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare St. Libory side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
