Stuart is a small town of 536 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $70,375
.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Stuart 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 Stuart is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Stuart 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: 87.6
Stuart's overall cost of living index is 87.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Stuart costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Stuart, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$118,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$648
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$70,375
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Stuart's violent crime rate is 39.7 per 100,000 residents
— 90% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
39.7 /100k
Property Crime
49.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Stuart is served primarily by STUART PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Stuart, NE
National Avg
School District
STUART PUBLIC SCHOOLS
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Stuart sees average highs of 32.0°F in January
and 86.0°F in July,
with 24.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 33.3 inches of snow per year.
Stuart's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Stuart roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $118,300 and median rent is $648/month.
Stuart's violent crime rate is 39.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 49.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Stuart are operated by STUART PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.1:1. 25.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Stuart, NE has a population of 536, a median household income of $70,375, 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.
Stuart averages 32.0°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.9 inches
with about 33.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Stuart, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68780.
The population of Stuart, Nebraska is 536 with a median age of 49.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Stuart: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $118,300, median household income $70,375, crime index 7 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stuart side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
