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Crofton, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Cedar County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
920 Population 1,438/sq mi density
$80,000 Median Income $29,485 per capita
$119,000 Home Value $282,694 Zillow
$456 Median Rent 17.9% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,000 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,000 home value, $456/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Crofton, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,000
6% above
$29,485 per capita
Home Value
$119,000
58% below
Zillow: $282,694
Median Rent
$456/mo
61% below
17.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
248/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
55% below
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
29% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
291 sunny days/yr

How Crofton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
106%
Home Value
42%
Rent
39%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crofton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Crofton residents earn a median household income of $80,000 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,485. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% 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 Crofton is $119,000 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $282,694. Median rent is $456/month, with 17.9% 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 1971.

Safety & Crime

Crofton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 248/100K.

Education

15.2% of adults in Crofton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Crofton 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 29.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population920
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density1,438/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$80,000
Per Capita$29,485
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$562M
Avg Weekly Wage$857

Housing

A+
Home Value$119,000
Rent$456
Ownership91.6%
Zillow$282,694
Housing Units370
Rent Burden17.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property248/100K

Health

Obesity41.4%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death5,345/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain29.3 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,439 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute16 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Crofton was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.