What are the schools like in St. Paul, NE?

St. Paul is served primarily by ST PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.

What is the median household income in St. Paul?

The median household income in St. Paul, NE is $58,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

What is the weather like in St. Paul, NE?

St. Paul has an average high temperature of 35.4°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 22.4 inches.

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

Q: Is St. Paul, NE affordable or expensive?

St. Paul's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means St. Paul is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $171,400 and the median rent is $764 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in St. Paul, NE?

St. Paul has a violent crime rate of 82.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 411.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is St. Paul, NE a Good Place to Live?

St. Paul is a small town of 2,408 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $58,500 and a 3.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: St. Paul stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).

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

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

Metric	St. Paul, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$171,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$764	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

St. Paul's violent crime rate is 82.3 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

82.3 /100k

Property Crime

411.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

St. Paul is served primarily by ST PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	St. Paul, NE	National Avg
School District	ST PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

St. Paul sees average highs of 35.4°F in January and 88.8°F in July, with 27.3 inches of annual precipitation and 22.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	St. Paul, NE
Average High — January	35.4°F
Average High — July	88.8°F
Annual Precipitation	27.3"
Annual Snowfall	22.4"

Demographics

Metric	St. Paul, NE	National Avg
Population	2,408	—
Median Age	42.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.0%	22.2%
65 and over	26.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cushing, NE 7 mi Elba, NE 8 mi Dannebrog, NE 8 mi Farwell, NE 9 mi Palmer, NE 10 mi

ZIP Codes in St. Paul

St. Paul, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68873

St. Paul vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is St. Paul, NE affordable or expensive?

St. Paul's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes St. Paul roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $171,400 and median rent is $764/month.

What is the crime rate in St. Paul, NE?

St. Paul's violent crime rate is 82.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 411.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in St. Paul?

Public schools in St. Paul are operated by ST PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 26.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is St. Paul, NE a good place to live?

St. Paul, NE has a population of 2,408, a median household income of $58,500, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%. 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 St. Paul?

St. Paul averages 35.4°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.3 inches with about 22.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in St. Paul?

St. Paul, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68873.

What is the population of St. Paul?

The population of St. Paul, Nebraska is 2,408 with a median age of 42.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in St. Paul?

Key numbers for living in St. Paul: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $171,400, median household income $58,500, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare St. Paul side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.