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Beatrice.
About
Life in Beatrice
Beatrice is a community of 12,233 people in Nebraska. The median household income is $57,264, median rent runs about $753 per month, and median home values are around $159,300. Unemployment is low at 3.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Beatrice at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.4%
Foreign-Born
1.5%
Broadband Internet
85.3%
of households
Population Growth
+0.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.5% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Beatrice: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Beatrice, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (30.7%), and 3.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.2%
of residents
65 and Older
21.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
40.6%
of households
Married Couples
40.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.14
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 29% below NE average
Rent, home values, and income in Beatrice
In Beatrice, rent runs 29% below the NE average, and home values are 33% below the NE average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
37.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.3%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$2,384
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
65.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1962
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $184,355 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NE
Unemployment in Beatrice
Unemployment in Gage County, which includes Beatrice, is close to the NE average.
Unemployment rate
Beatrice: Gage County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Gage County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Beatrice Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute15.6 min avg
How Beatrice residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Beatrice, most residents drive alone to work (88%), and 83% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 40 mi
Lincoln Airport (LNK)
Regional airport · few flights135k passengers boarded in 2025
- 84 mi
Eppley Airfield (OMA)
Medium hub2.6M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 78% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Beatrice runs 78% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
73.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
625.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Beatrice Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 15 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
40.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Gage County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Gage County, which includes Beatrice, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 15 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 15 | Hail | None reported |
| 2023 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | Not estimated |
| 2022 | 10 | Hail | None reported |
| 2021 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | Not estimated |
| 2020 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 16 | Hail | None reported |
| 2018 | 8 | Winter Weather | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
7 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Gage County, county-wide
Air Quality34 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Gage County, which includes Beatrice, is typically good — 254 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
34
Good Days
254
per year
Moderate Days
80
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Gage County, county-wide
Climate86°F summers, 16°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Beatrice has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and very cold winters (avg low 16°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/16°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
31.3"
Annual Snowfall
18.8"
Hot Days/Year
40
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
145
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
86
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 14°F | 0.69" |
| Feb | 40°F | 17°F | 0.90" |
| Mar | 52°F | 27°F | 1.73" |
| Apr | 63°F | 38°F | 2.88" |
| May | 74°F | 50°F | 5.05" |
| Jun | 84°F | 61°F | 4.60" |
| Jul | 88°F | 66°F | 4.06" |
| Aug | 86°F | 63°F | 3.77" |
| Sep | 79°F | 53°F | 2.99" |
| Oct | 67°F | 40°F | 2.33" |
| Nov | 51°F | 27°F | 1.32" |
| Dec | 39°F | 18°F | 0.98" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Beatrice
Beatrice has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Beatrice Community Hospital & Health Center, Inc.
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Beatrice
Beatrice's student/teacher ratio is 16.1:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 21.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Homestead National Historical Park, 5 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Beatrice
Beatrice has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Homestead National Historical Park (5 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Homestead National Historical Park
National Historical Park
5 mi awayLewis & Clark National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
81 mi awayPublic Libraries in Beatrice
Beatrice Public Library
100 North 16th Street, Beatrice
Cities Near Beatrice
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Beatrice FAQ
Is Beatrice, Nebraska affordable?⌄
Beatrice's median rent is $758/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $57,264/year. Median home value is $159,300.
Is Beatrice, Nebraska safe?⌄
Beatrice's violent crime rate was 73 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 626 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Beatrice, Nebraska?⌄
Gage County, which includes Beatrice, has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Beatrice, Nebraska?⌄
The cost of living in Beatrice is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $758/month and median household income is $57,264/year. The median home value is $159,300. About 37% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Beatrice, Nebraska?⌄
The average commute in Beatrice is 16 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from