What are the schools like in Stamford, NE?

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

What is the median household income in Stamford?

The median household income in Stamford, NE is $38,125 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 Stamford, NE?

Stamford has an average high temperature of 41.8°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Stamford, NE affordable or expensive?

Stamford's cost of living index is 82, where 100 represents the national average. This means Stamford is 18% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $40,000 and the median rent is $625 per month.

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

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

Is Stamford, NE a Good Place to Live?

Stamford is a small town of 195 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $38,125 . Its cost of living index is 82 (US average = 100), which is 18% below the national average.

Strengths: Stamford stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Stamford is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Stamford 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: 81.9

Stamford's overall cost of living index is 81.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Stamford costs roughly 18% less than the average American city.

Metric	Stamford, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$40,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$625	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$38,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Stamford 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	Stamford, 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	16.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Stamford sees average highs of 41.8°F in January and 92.3°F in July, with 24.6 inches of annual precipitation and 27.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Stamford, NE
Average High — January	41.8°F
Average High — July	92.3°F
Annual Precipitation	24.6"
Annual Snowfall	27.0"

Demographics

Metric	Stamford, NE	National Avg
Population	195	—
Median Age	42.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	41.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.7%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	32.8%	22.2%
65 and over	23.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Orleans, NE 7 mi Oxford, NE 9 mi Alma, NE 12 mi Beaver City, NE 12 mi Woodruff, KS 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Stamford

Stamford, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68977

Stamford vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stamford, NE affordable or expensive?

Stamford's cost of living index is 82, where 100 is the national average. That makes Stamford roughly 18% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $40,000 and median rent is $625/month.

What is the crime rate in Stamford, NE?

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

What are the schools like in Stamford?

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

Is Stamford, NE a good place to live?

Stamford, NE has a population of 195, a median household income of $38,125, 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 Stamford?

Stamford averages 41.8°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.6 inches with about 27.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Stamford?

Stamford, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68977.

What is the population of Stamford?

The population of Stamford, Nebraska is 195 with a median age of 42.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Stamford?

Key numbers for living in Stamford: cost of living index 82 (100 = US average), median home $40,000, median household income $38,125. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stamford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.