What are the schools like in Walthill, NE?

Walthill is served primarily by WALTHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.7:1.

What is the median household income in Walthill?

The median household income in Walthill, NE is $61,350 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 13.9%.

What is the weather like in Walthill, NE?

Walthill has an average high temperature of 30.0°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Walthill, NE affordable or expensive?

Walthill's cost of living index is 84, where 100 represents the national average. This means Walthill is 16% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $39,000 and the median rent is $781 per month.

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

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

Is Walthill, NE a Good Place to Live?

Walthill is a small town of 911 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $61,350 and a 13.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is 16% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Walthill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Walthill 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: 83.6

Walthill's overall cost of living index is 83.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Walthill costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.

Metric	Walthill, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$39,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$781	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,350	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Walthill is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Walthill is served primarily by WALTHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Walthill, NE	National Avg
School District	WALTHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Walthill sees average highs of 30.0°F in January and 87.0°F in July, with 29.8 inches of annual precipitation and 32.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Walthill, NE
Average High — January	30.0°F
Average High — July	87.0°F
Annual Precipitation	29.8"
Annual Snowfall	32.2"

Demographics

Metric	Walthill, NE	National Avg
Population	911	—
Median Age	21.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	13.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	14.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.9%	18.9%
Asian	2.6%	6.3%
Under 18	43.1%	22.2%
65 and over	8.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Winnebago, NE 6 mi Rosalie, NE 6 mi Macy, NE 7 mi Bancroft, NE 10 mi Thurston, NE 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Walthill

Walthill, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68067

Walthill vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Walthill, NE affordable or expensive?

Walthill's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average. That makes Walthill roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $39,000 and median rent is $781/month.

What is the crime rate in Walthill, NE?

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

What are the schools like in Walthill?

Public schools in Walthill are operated by WALTHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.7:1. 16.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Walthill, NE a good place to live?

Walthill, NE has a population of 911, a median household income of $61,350, and an unemployment rate of 13.9%. 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 Walthill?

Walthill averages 30.0°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.8 inches with about 32.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Walthill?

Walthill, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68067.

What is the population of Walthill?

The population of Walthill, Nebraska is 911 with a median age of 21.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Walthill?

Key numbers for living in Walthill: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $39,000, median household income $61,350, schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Walthill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.