What are the schools like in Stanton, NE?

Stanton is served primarily by STANTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.1:1.

What is the median household income in Stanton?

The median household income in Stanton, NE is $72,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.

What is the weather like in Stanton, NE?

Stanton has an average high temperature of 33.2°F in January and 86.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 25.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Stanton, NE affordable or expensive?

Stanton's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Stanton is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $159,000 and the median rent is $710 per month.

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

Stanton has a violent crime rate of 16.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 0.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Stanton, NE a Good Place to Live?

Stanton is a small town of 1,673 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $72,500 and a 1.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Stanton 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 Stanton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Stanton 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: 89.8

Stanton's overall cost of living index is 89.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Stanton costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Stanton, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$159,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$710	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$72,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Stanton's violent crime rate is 16.9 per 100,000 residents — 96% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

16.9 /100k

Property Crime

0.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Stanton is served primarily by STANTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Stanton, NE	National Avg
School District	STANTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Stanton sees average highs of 33.2°F in January and 86.2°F in July, with 26.2 inches of annual precipitation and 25.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Stanton, NE
Average High — January	33.2°F
Average High — July	86.2°F
Annual Precipitation	26.2"
Annual Snowfall	25.9"

Demographics

Metric	Stanton, NE	National Avg
Population	1,673	—
Median Age	36.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	25.7%	22.2%
65 and over	22.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pilger, NE 9 mi Woodland Park, NE 10 mi Hoskins, NE 12 mi Norfolk, NE 12 mi Madison, NE 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Stanton

Stanton, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68779

Stanton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stanton, NE affordable or expensive?

Stanton's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Stanton roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $159,000 and median rent is $710/month.

What is the crime rate in Stanton, NE?

Stanton's violent crime rate is 16.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 0.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Stanton?

Public schools in Stanton are operated by STANTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1. 16.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Stanton, NE a good place to live?

Stanton, NE has a population of 1,673, a median household income of $72,500, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%. 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 Stanton?

Stanton averages 33.2°F in January and 86.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.2 inches with about 25.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Stanton?

Stanton, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68779.

What is the population of Stanton?

The population of Stanton, Nebraska is 1,673 with a median age of 36.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Stanton?

Key numbers for living in Stanton: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $159,000, median household income $72,500, crime index 3 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stanton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.