What are the schools like in Wilcox, NE?

Wilcox is served primarily by WILCOX-HILDRETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.7:1.

What is the median household income in Wilcox?

The median household income in Wilcox, NE is $72,857 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

What is the weather like in Wilcox, NE?

Wilcox has an average high temperature of 37.3°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Wilcox, NE affordable or expensive?

Wilcox's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wilcox is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $110,800 and the median rent is $817 per month.

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

Wilcox has a violent crime rate of 77.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 538.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wilcox, NE a Good Place to Live?

Wilcox is a small town of 346 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $72,857 and a 3.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

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

All Wilcox 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: 89.1

Wilcox's overall cost of living index is 89.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wilcox costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wilcox, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$110,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$817	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$72,857	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wilcox's violent crime rate is 77.0 per 100,000 residents — 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

77.0 /100k

Property Crime

538.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Wilcox is served primarily by WILCOX-HILDRETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wilcox, NE	National Avg
School District	WILCOX-HILDRETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wilcox sees average highs of 37.3°F in January and 88.7°F in July, with 26.8 inches of annual precipitation and 23.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wilcox, NE
Average High — January	37.3°F
Average High — July	88.7°F
Annual Precipitation	26.8"
Annual Snowfall	23.8"

Demographics

Metric	Wilcox, NE	National Avg
Population	346	—
Median Age	44.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	20.2%	22.2%
65 and over	19.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hildreth, NE 7 mi Ragan, NE 7 mi Funk, NE 8 mi Axtell, NE 8 mi Holdrege, NE 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Wilcox

Wilcox, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68982

Wilcox vs Other Cities

Wilcox, NE vs Hildreth, NE Wilcox, NE vs Ragan, NE Wilcox, NE vs Funk, NE Wilcox, NE vs Axtell, NE Wilcox, NE vs Holdrege, NE

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wilcox, NE affordable or expensive?

Wilcox's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wilcox roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $110,800 and median rent is $817/month.

What is the crime rate in Wilcox, NE?

Wilcox's violent crime rate is 77.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 538.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wilcox?

Public schools in Wilcox are operated by WILCOX-HILDRETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1. 19.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wilcox, NE a good place to live?

Wilcox, NE has a population of 346, a median household income of $72,857, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. 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 Wilcox?

Wilcox averages 37.3°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.8 inches with about 23.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wilcox?

Wilcox, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68982.

What is the population of Wilcox?

The population of Wilcox, Nebraska is 346 with a median age of 44.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wilcox?

Key numbers for living in Wilcox: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $110,800, median household income $72,857, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wilcox side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.