At a Glance
Median Income
$51,704
$30,679 per capita
Home Value
$137,300
Zillow: $164,398
Median Rent
$914/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
348/100K
2,385/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
316 sunny days/yr
How Sidney Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sidney's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sidney a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sidney residents earn a median household income of $51,704 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,679. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 78 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sidney is $137,300 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,398. Median rent is $914/month, with 27.8% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
Sidney reports 348 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,385/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.3% of adults in Sidney hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sidney has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population6,396
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density854/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$51,704
Per Capita$30,679
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$88M
Avg Weekly Wage$761
Housing
A+
Home Value$137,300
Rent$914
Ownership57.6%
Zillow$164,398
Housing Units3,234
Rent Burden27.8%
Crime
F
Violent348/100K
Property2,385/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault300/100K
Burglary237/100K
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,402/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain15.8 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation4,090 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute12 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Sidney was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.