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Berea, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Sheridan County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
13 Population 11/sq mi density
48°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
306 Violent Crime/100K 2,070 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
306 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Berea, NE

At a Glance

Violent Crime
306/100K
20% below
2,070/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
46.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
261 sunny days/yr

How Berea Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
80%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Berea a Good Place to Live?

D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Berea reports 306 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,070/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Berea hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 46.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Berea has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population13
Median Age62.9 yrs
Density11/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$55,154
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$437M
Avg Weekly Wage$794

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$193,300
Housing Units24
Rent Burden22.9%

Crime

F
Violent306/100K
Property2,070/100K

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,483/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation4,140 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+46.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Broadband6.0%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Berea was founded in 1889.
The median home in Berea was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.