What are the schools like in Winside, NE?

Winside is served primarily by WINSIDE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.0:1.

What is the median household income in Winside?

The median household income in Winside, NE is $57,083 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 Winside, NE?

Winside has an average high temperature of 30.2°F in January and 85.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Winside, NE affordable or expensive?

Winside's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Winside is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $95,000 and the median rent is $769 per month.

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

Winside has a violent crime rate of 95.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 468.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Winside, NE a Good Place to Live?

Winside is a small town of 582 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $57,083 . Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

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

All Winside 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: 87.9

Winside's overall cost of living index is 87.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Winside costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Winside, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$95,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$769	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,083	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Winside's violent crime rate is 95.9 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

95.9 /100k

Property Crime

468.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Winside is served primarily by WINSIDE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Winside, NE	National Avg
School District	WINSIDE PUBLIC SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Winside sees average highs of 30.2°F in January and 85.1°F in July, with 27.5 inches of annual precipitation and 32.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Winside, NE
Average High — January	30.2°F
Average High — July	85.1°F
Annual Precipitation	27.5"
Annual Snowfall	32.2"

Demographics

Metric	Winside, NE	National Avg
Population	582	—
Median Age	29.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	33.0%	22.2%
65 and over	13.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Carroll, NE 7 mi Hoskins, NE 8 mi Wayne, NE 9 mi Woodland Park, NE 12 mi Sholes, NE 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Winside

Winside, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68790

Winside vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Winside, NE affordable or expensive?

Winside's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Winside roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $95,000 and median rent is $769/month.

What is the crime rate in Winside, NE?

Winside's violent crime rate is 95.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 468.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Winside?

Public schools in Winside are operated by WINSIDE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.0:1. 20.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Winside, NE a good place to live?

Winside, NE has a population of 582, a median household income of $57,083, 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 Winside?

Winside averages 30.2°F in January and 85.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.5 inches with about 32.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Winside?

Winside, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68790.

What is the population of Winside?

The population of Winside, Nebraska is 582 with a median age of 29.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Winside?

Key numbers for living in Winside: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $95,000, median household income $57,083, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Winside side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.