Cedar Creek, NE

Nebraska · Metropolitan Area

Cedar Creek is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 415. Residents earn $115,781 per year, which is 54% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
415 Population 798/sq mi density
$115,781 Median Income $48,121 per capita
$375,000 Home Value $358,624 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$115,781 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$375,000 home value
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $115,781
54% higher than US avg
Home Value $375,000
33% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.6%
15% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.0%
25% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.3%
36% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.3%
81% lower than US avg

How Cedar Creek Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population415
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density798/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

A+
Median Income$115,781
Per Capita$48,121
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$13,671M
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$375,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$358,624

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity40.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.5%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain33.1 in/yr
Elevation999 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+97.7%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute34 min
Libraries7

Is Cedar Creek a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cedar Creek receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Cedar Creek stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cedar Creek is $115,781, which is significantly higher than the national average — 54% above $75,149. This places Cedar Creek among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cedar Creek is $375,000, 33% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Cedar Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Cedar Creek has a population of 415 with a density of 798 people per square mile. The median age is 47.1 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.1%), with 1.2% Hispanic, 1.9% Black.

Population

415
Total Population
798
People / sq mi
47.1yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Cedar Creek vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.5%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.5%
81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cedar Creek vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cedar Creek is $115,781, which is 54% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Cedar Creek vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$115,781
54% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,121
Avg Weekly Wage$1,128
IRS Avg AGI$92,208

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.3%
81% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,552
County GDP$13,671M

Business (County)

Restaurants325
Healthcare437
Retail432
Manufacturing102

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,845
96% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.83%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.9 min
Work from Home8.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Cedar Creek is $375,000, 33% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $358,624.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$375,000
33% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$358,624

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$706
1 Bedroom$791
2 Bedrooms$1,001
3 Bedrooms$1,274
4 Bedrooms$1,409

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,845
96% above US avg
Effective Rate1.83%
In Cedar Creek, 40.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 19.5% report depression. 23.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Cedar Creek vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.0%
25% above US avg
Diabetes8.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure29.7%
Asthma9.5%
COPD5.3%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.0%
Physical Inactivity23.8%
Depression19.5%
Mental Distress14.9%
Physical Distress10.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.3%
Checkup Rate75.0%
Premature Death5,140/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access93.9%
Healthcare Facilities437

Crime Rates: Cedar Creek vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Cedar Creek has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.1 inches
13% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation999 ft (304 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density798/sq mi
Coordinates41.0445°N, 96.1004°W
County FIPS31153
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 11.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.2%
D 43.5%

Winner: Republican by 11.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.6%
15% below US avg
High School+97.7%
School Test Score5.81
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density798/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities437
Restaurants325
Retail Stores432

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.9 min
Work from Home8.7%

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