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Cambridge, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Red Willow County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,036 Population 779/sq mi density
$60,066 Median Income $39,412 per capita
$104,800 Home Value $151,263 Zillow
$731 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
78 Violent Crime/100K 3,079 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,066 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,800 home value, $731/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
78 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Cambridge, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,066
20% below
$39,412 per capita
Home Value
$104,800
63% below
Zillow: $151,263
Median Rent
$731/mo
37% below
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
78/100K
79% below
3,079/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.0%
5% below
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.9%
40% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
308 sunny days/yr

How Cambridge Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
80%
Home Value
37%
Rent
63%
Poverty
36%
Bachelor's
95%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
21%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cambridge 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

Cambridge residents earn a median household income of $60,066 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,412. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 445 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cambridge is $104,800 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,263. Median rent is $731/month, with 27.5% 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 1952.

Safety & Crime

Cambridge reports 78 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,079/100K.

Education

32.0% of adults in Cambridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cambridge has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population1,036
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density779/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,066
Per Capita$39,412
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$737M
Avg Weekly Wage$914

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,800
Rent$731
Ownership86.3%
Zillow$151,263
Housing Units563
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

F
Violent78/100K
Property3,079/100K

Health

Obesity44.9%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,044/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain23.4 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation2,272 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.0%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute17 min
Broadband78.1%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Cambridge was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.