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Steele City, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Jefferson County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
68 Population 296/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $24,865 per capita
$24,600 Home Value $134,921 Zillow
$410 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
1,075 Violent Crime/100K 3,349 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$24,600 home value, $410/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,075 violent crimes/100K (183% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Steele City, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,250
45% below
$24,865 per capita
Home Value
$24,600
91% below
Zillow: $134,921
Median Rent
$410/mo
65% below
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,075/100K
183% above
3,349/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.6%
89% below
78.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Steele City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
55%
Home Value
9%
Rent
35%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
11%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
283%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Steele City a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Steele City residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,865. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 276 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Steele City is $24,600 , 91% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,921. Median rent is $410/month, with 9.0% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

Steele City reports 1,075 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 183% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,349/100K.

Education

3.6% of adults in Steele City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 78.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Steele City has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population68
Median Age56.3 yrs
Density296/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans56.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$24,865
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$557M
Avg Weekly Wage$925

Housing

A+
Home Value$24,600
Rent$410
Ownership59.0%
Zillow$134,921
Housing Units55
Rent Burden9.0%

Crime

F
Violent1,075/100K
Property3,349/100K

Health

Obesity36.0%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,590/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain32.4 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,299 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.6%
High School+78.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute31 min
Broadband39.0%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Steele City was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.