Silver Creek, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Polk County County

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 $203,866 Zillow
$824 Median Rent 11.6% income on 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

Silver Creek, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,321
24% below
$36,864 per capita
Home Value
$83,800
70% below
Zillow: $203,866
Median Rent
$824/mo
29% below
11.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.4%
75% below
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Silver Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Silver Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
76%
Home Value
30%
Rent
71%
Poverty
42%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Silver Creek a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Silver Creek residents earn a median household income of $57,321 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,864. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 172 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Silver Creek is $83,800 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,866. Median rent is $824/month, with 11.6% 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 1961.

Education

8.4% of adults in Silver Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 27.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population341
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density1,218/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans10.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,321
Per Capita$36,864
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$467M
Avg Weekly Wage$914

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,800
Rent$824
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$203,866
Housing Units228
Rent Burden11.6%

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,162/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain27.7 in/yr
Elevation1,549 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Silver Creek was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.382 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.