At a Glance
Violent Crime
306/100K
2,070/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
46.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
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)
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.