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Coleridge, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Cedar County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
531 Population 1,062/sq mi density
$50,417 Median Income $37,481 per capita
$81,000 Home Value $161,048 Zillow
$575 Median Rent 31.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
171 Violent Crime/100K 2,456 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$50,417 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,000 home value, $575/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
171 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Coleridge, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,417
33% below
$37,481 per capita
Home Value
$81,000
71% below
Zillow: $161,048
Median Rent
$575/mo
51% below
31.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
171/100K
55% below
2,456/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
72% below
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
291 sunny days/yr

How Coleridge Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
67%
Home Value
29%
Rent
49%
Poverty
97%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
45%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Coleridge a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Coleridge residents earn a median household income of $50,417 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,481. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 342 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Coleridge is $81,000 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,048. Median rent is $575/month, with 31.5% 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 1968.

Safety & Crime

Coleridge reports 171 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,456/100K.

Education

9.4% of adults in Coleridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Coleridge has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population531
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density1,062/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,417
Per Capita$37,481
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$562M
Avg Weekly Wage$857

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,000
Rent$575
Ownership62.0%
Zillow$161,048
Housing Units312
Rent Burden31.5%

Crime

F
Violent171/100K
Property2,456/100K

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,345/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain29.6 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,555 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute20 min
Broadband73.8%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Coleridge was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.