At a Glance
Median Income
$78,125
$33,796 per capita
Home Value
$158,500
Zillow: $149,447
Median Rent
$883/mo
12.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
15.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
13.4% smoking rate
How Shickley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shickley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shickley a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shickley residents earn a median household income of $78,125 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,796. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 280 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shickley is $158,500 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,447. Median rent is $883/month, with 12.5% 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 1953.
Education
25.4% of adults in Shickley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shickley has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population376
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density1,213/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,125
Per Capita$33,796
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.1%
County GDP$560M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022
Housing
A+
Home Value$158,500
Rent$883
Ownership90.2%
Zillow$149,447
Housing Units169
Rent Burden12.5%
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,978/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain29.1 in/yr
Elevation1,651 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute18 min
Broadband78.3%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Shickley was built in 1953.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.