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Central City

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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B-
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      A
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C-
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Central City is a town in Nebraska with a population of 2,903. Central City is in Merrick County. Living in Central City offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Central City and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Central City are above average.
    Population
    2,903

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $76,600
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $547
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      35%
    • Own
      65%
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    Central City Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      34.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      68.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      34.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      274.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      34.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      8%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      23%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      3%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      14%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      41%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      36%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      13%

    Working in Central City

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $48,929
    National
    $55,322
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