Living in Culbertson, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Culbertson · Census data 2020–2024
Culbertson has 634 residents with a median age of 33. The median household income is $51,875 (32% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $91,300, the median rent is $736/month.
Culbertson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Culbertson at a glance
- Population
- 634
- Median age
- 33State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $51,875State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $91,300State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $736/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 67.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.8%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Culbertson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Nebraska median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Culbertson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Culbertson the median home value is $91,300, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $736 per month, which is 14.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $900 a month in housing costs.
Culbertson median household income
The median household income in Culbertson is $51,875 and the income per person is $23,877. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Culbertson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 318
- Owner-occupied
- 67.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.4%
- Vacant
- 18.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1942
- Average household size
- 2.45
Culbertson demographics
- Population
- 634
- Median age
- 33
- Under 18
- 29.5%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 259
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Culbertson ›
Education in Culbertson
19.8% of adults 25 and older in Culbertson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Culbertson
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 1.3%
- Drive alone
- 84.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.8%
Culbertson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culbertson | 634 | $51,875 | $91,300 | $736 |
| Trenton | 487 | $45,000 | $69,200 | $525 |
| McCook | 7,314 | $56,917 | $154,300 | $823 |
| Palisade | 321 | $62,813 | $81,300 | $781 |
| Stratton | 342 | $34,643 | $54,100 | $750 |
| Herndon | 159 | $65,000 | $48,600 | $375 |
| Hayes Center | 297 | $58,750 | $85,600 | $763 |
| Indianola | 512 | $55,481 | $91,000 | $644 |
| Atwood | 1,320 | $72,188 | $119,800 | $806 |
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What is the median household income in Culbertson, NE?
The median household income in Culbertson is $51,875, 32% lower than the Nebraska median of $76,475 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Culbertson?
The median home value in Culbertson is $91,300, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Culbertson?
The median gross rent in Culbertson is $736 per month, about 14.6% of household income.
Is Culbertson, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Nebraska median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
What is the median age in Culbertson?
The median age in Culbertson is 33 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Culbertson?
The average commute to work in Culbertson is 16 minutes; 1.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Culbertson?
The unemployment rate in Culbertson is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Culbertson?
19.8% of adults in Culbertson have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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