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Craig, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Burt County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
139 Population 479/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $29,895 per capita
$76,400 Home Value $218,049 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
150 Violent Crime/100K 1,327 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
150 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Craig, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,750
35% below
$29,895 per capita
Home Value
$76,400
73% below
Zillow: $218,049
Violent Crime
150/100K
60% below
1,327/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
69% below
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Craig Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
27%
Poverty
45%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
25%
Crime
40%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Craig 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

Craig residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,895. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 243 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Craig is $76,400 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,049. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Craig reports 150 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,327/100K.

Education

10.6% of adults in Craig hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Craig has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population139
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density479/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$29,895
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$438M
Avg Weekly Wage$851

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,400
Rent
Ownership92.6%
Zillow$218,049
Housing Units83
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent150/100K
Property1,327/100K

Health

Obesity40.0%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death12,044/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain31.5 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,322 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute57 min
Broadband68.0%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Craig was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
36.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.