All Countries
Litchfield, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Custer County County
Litchfield, NE
At a Glance
How Litchfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Litchfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Litchfield a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Litchfield residents earn a median household income of $58,438 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,831. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 488 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Litchfield is $84,500 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,779. Median rent is $688/month, with 42.5% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Litchfield reports 255 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,073/100K.
Education
16.3% of adults in Litchfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Litchfield has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.