Silver Creek, NE

Nebraska

Silver Creek is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 341. Residents earn $57,321 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
341 Population 1,218/sq mi density
$57,321 Median Income $36,864 per capita
$83,800 Home Value $211,541 Zillow
$824 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,321 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,800 home value, $824/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,321
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $83,800
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.4%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent $824
29% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.7%
24% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.2%
58% lower than US avg

How Silver Creek Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population341
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density1,218/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,321
Per Capita$36,864
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$467M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,800
Rent$824
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$211,541

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.2%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain27.7 in/yr
Elevation1,549 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+95.9%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute22 min
Libraries4

Is Silver Creek a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Silver Creek receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Silver Creek offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Silver Creek is $57,321, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Silver Creek is $83,800, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $824 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Silver Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.7 inches, including 28.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Silver Creek has a population of 341 with a density of 1,218 people per square mile. The median age is 46.8 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95%).

Population

341
Total Population
1,218
People / sq mi
46.8yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.4%
Female 41.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Silver Creek vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.5%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.5%
74% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Silver Creek vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Silver Creek is $57,321, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Silver Creek vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,321
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,864
Avg Weekly Wage$914
IRS Avg AGI$77,206

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.2%
58% below US avg
Establishments (County)172
County GDP$467M

Business (County)

Restaurants6
Healthcare9
Retail17
Manufacturing7

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,950
16% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.52%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.5 min
Work from Home1.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Silver Creek is $83,800, 70% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $824 (29% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $211,541.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$83,800
70% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$211,541

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$824
29% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$706
1 Bedroom$791
2 Bedrooms$1,001
3 Bedrooms$1,274
4 Bedrooms$1,409

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,950
16% below US avg
Effective Rate3.52%
In Silver Creek, 39.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 19.2% report depression. 27.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Silver Creek vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.7%
24% above US avg
Diabetes9.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure30.3%
Asthma9.4%
COPD6.2%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.9%
Physical Inactivity27.2%
Depression19.2%
Mental Distress16.1%
Physical Distress12.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.1%
Checkup Rate72.4%
Premature Death7,162/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access29.3%
Healthcare Facilities9

Crime Rates: Silver Creek vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Silver Creek has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 27.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall27.7 inches
27% below US avg
Snowfall28.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,549 ft (472 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density1,218/sq mi
Coordinates41.3153°N, 97.6651°W
County FIPS31143
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 63.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 81.5%
D 17.8%

Winner: Republican by 63.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.4%
75% below US avg
High School+95.9%
School Test Score5.81
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density1,218/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities9
Restaurants6
Retail Stores17

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.5 min
Work from Home1.7%

Nearby Cities

Compare Silver Creek with another city: