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Callaway, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Custer County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
608 Population 869/sq mi density
$50,938 Median Income $35,900 per capita
$157,600 Home Value $188,330 Zillow
$585 Median Rent 19.7% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
56 Violent Crime/100K 2,110 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,938 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$157,600 home value, $585/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
56 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Callaway, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,938
32% below
$35,900 per capita
Home Value
$157,600
44% below
Zillow: $188,330
Median Rent
$585/mo
50% below
19.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
56/100K
85% below
2,110/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.5%
4% below
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
25% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
282 sunny days/yr

How Callaway Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
56%
Rent
50%
Poverty
34%
Bachelor's
96%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
15%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Callaway a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Callaway residents earn a median household income of $50,938 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,900. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 488 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Callaway is $157,600 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,330. Median rent is $585/month, with 19.7% 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 1956.

Safety & Crime

Callaway reports 56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,110/100K.

Education

32.5% of adults in Callaway hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below the national average). 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Callaway has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population608
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density869/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$50,938
Per Capita$35,900
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$882M
Avg Weekly Wage$961

Housing

A+
Home Value$157,600
Rent$585
Ownership67.3%
Zillow$188,330
Housing Units287
Rent Burden19.7%

Crime

F
Violent56/100K
Property2,110/100K

Health

Obesity40.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,243/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation2,548 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.5%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+13.3%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute13 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Callaway was founded in 1885.
The median home in Callaway was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.