Beaver Crossing, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Seward County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
324 Population 491/sq mi density
$65,357 Median Income $33,445 per capita
$132,700 Home Value $293,240 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 13.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$65,357 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,700 home value, $950/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Beaver Crossing, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,357
13% below
$33,445 per capita
Home Value
$132,700
53% below
Zillow: $293,240
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
13.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
58% below
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Beaver Crossing Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Beaver Crossing's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
87%
Home Value
47%
Rent
82%
Poverty
127%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Beaver Crossing a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Beaver Crossing residents earn a median household income of $65,357 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,445. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 516 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Beaver Crossing is $132,700 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $293,240. Median rent is $950/month, with 13.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

14.3% of adults in Beaver Crossing hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Beaver Crossing has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population324
Median Age54.7 yrs
Density491/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,357
Per Capita$33,445
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$1,090M
Avg Weekly Wage$995

Housing

A+
Home Value$132,700
Rent$950
Ownership94.4%
Zillow$293,240
Housing Units159
Rent Burden13.5%

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,490/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain29.4 in/yr
Elevation1,457 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute26 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Beaver Crossing was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.374 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.