Nebraska · Metropolitan Area
Seward is a small city in Nebraska with a population of 7,665. Residents earn $70,000 per year, which is 7% below the national average.
Based on current data, Seward receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Seward offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Seward is $70,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Seward is $232,500, 18% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $986 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Seward is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 84 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,118 per 100,000, 43% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Seward experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches, including 21.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 97.5% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,000 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,685 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $995 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $87,858 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 516 |
| County GDP | $1,090M |
| Restaurants | 40 |
| Healthcare | 40 |
| Retail | 46 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,158 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.22% |
| Commute Time | 18.1 min |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |
| Census Median | $232,500 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $301,686 |
| Median List Price | $219,000 |
| Median List Price | $219,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $144 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.3% |
| Price Drops | 11.1% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $986 |
| 15% below US avg |
| Studio | $730 |
| 1 Bedroom | $756 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $967 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,345 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,450 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,158 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.22% |
| Obesity | 35.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.5% |
| Depression | 19.6% |
| Mental Distress | 14.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,490/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 40 |
| Total Violent | 83.9/100K |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 14.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 69.9/100K |
| Total Property | 1,118.1/100K |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 139.8/100K |
| Theft | 950.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 28.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.7 inches |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,493 ft (455 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,742/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9092°N, 97.0961°W |
| County FIPS | 31159 |
Winner: Republican by 46.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.2% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.52 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,742/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 40 |
| Restaurants | 40 |
| Retail Stores | 46 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 18.1 min |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |