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Ogallala, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Keith County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
4,800 Population 968/sq mi density
$55,481 Median Income $30,454 per capita
$135,500 Home Value $218,607 Zillow
$738 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr
223 Violent Crime/100K 2,480 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$55,481 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,500 home value, $738/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
223 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Ogallala, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,481
26% below
$30,454 per capita
Home Value
$135,500
52% below
Zillow: $218,607
Median Rent
$738/mo
37% below
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
223/100K
41% below
2,480/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
29% below
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
316 sunny days/yr

How Ogallala Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
48%
Rent
63%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
44%
Crime
59%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ogallala a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ogallala residents earn a median household income of $55,481 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,454. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 398 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ogallala is $135,500 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,607. Median rent is $738/month, with 27.7% 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 1965.

Safety & Crime

Ogallala reports 223 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,480/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

23.9% of adults in Ogallala hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ogallala has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population4,800
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density968/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$55,481
Per Capita$30,454
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$526M
Avg Weekly Wage$897

Housing

A+
Home Value$135,500
Rent$738
Ownership64.3%
Zillow$218,607
Housing Units2,481
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

F
Violent223/100K
Property2,480/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault179/100K
Burglary201/100K

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,726/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain19.5 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation3,233 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute15 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Ogallala was founded in 1868.
The median home in Ogallala was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.