Sidney, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Deuel County County
Sidney, NE
At a Glance
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)
Is Sidney a Good Place to Live?
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 2.4% (33% 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 $180,188. 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 109 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,551/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 15.8 inches.