Craig, NE

Nebraska

Craig is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 139. Residents earn $48,750 per year, which is 35% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
139 Population 479/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $29,895 per capita
$76,400 Home Value $218,049 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,400 home value
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,750
35% lower than US avg
Home Value $76,400
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.6%
69% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.0%
25% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.6%
55% lower than US avg

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

People

Population139
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density479/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 84%

Economy

B+
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$29,895
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$438M
Commute57 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$218,049

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity40.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression18.5%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain31.5 in/yr
Elevation1,322 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+92.3%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute57 min
Broadband66.0%
Libraries3

Is Craig a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Craig receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Craig offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Craig is $48,750, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 57 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Craig is $76,400, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Craig experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches, including 24.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Craig has a population of 139 with a density of 479 people per square mile. The median age is 50.6 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.2%), with 7.9% Hispanic.

Population

139
Total Population
479
People / sq mi
50.6yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60.4%
Female 39.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Craig vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.6%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.4%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Craig vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Craig is $48,750, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 57 minutes.

Income: Craig vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,750
35% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,895
Avg Weekly Wage$851
IRS Avg AGI$70,788

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.6%
55% below US avg
Establishments (County)243
County GDP$438M

Business (County)

Restaurants11
Healthcare16
Retail24
Manufacturing4

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,800
9% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.97%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time56.6 min
Work from Home13.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Craig is $76,400, 73% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $218,049.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$76,400
73% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$218,049

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-Occupied92.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,800
9% above US avg
Effective Rate4.97%
In Craig, 40.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 18.5% report depression. 25.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Craig vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.0%
25% above US avg
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure31.2%
Asthma9.5%
COPD5.7%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.2%
Physical Inactivity25.7%
Depression18.5%
Mental Distress15.4%
Physical Distress11.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.8%
Checkup Rate73.0%
Premature Death12,044/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access55.6%
Healthcare Facilities16

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Craig has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 31.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall31.5 inches
17% below US avg
Snowfall24.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,322 ft (403 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density479/sq mi
Coordinates41.7853°N, 96.3624°W
County FIPS31021
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 45.1-point margin. 66.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72%
D 26.9%

Winner: Republican by 45.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.6%
69% below US avg
High School+92.3%
School Test Score5.81
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density479/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access66.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities16
Restaurants11
Retail Stores24

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute56.6 min
Work from Home13.6%

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