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Central City

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    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      A-
    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-
    Central City is a town in Nebraska with a population of 2,893. 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.
    Population
    2,893
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $87,200
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $620
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      39%
    • Own
      61%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    A-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      174.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      34.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      0
      500.1
    • Theft
      174.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      34.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      24%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      4%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      42%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      36%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      13%
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    Working in Central City

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $44,539
    National
    $55,322
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