Beatrice

Beatrice, Nebraska Overview

Beatrice faces challenges across several categories, earning a C grade (48.8/100) and ranking #18 of 20 cities in Nebraska. Even so, the city scores 92/100 in Safety — a relative bright spot compared to its Outdoor Access score of 22/100.

Income & Employment in Beatrice

Beatrice’s median income of $54,583 is 26% below the state median, but positive population growth of 0.3% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents.

Safety in Beatrice

Beatrice’s violent crime rate of 130.9 per 100,000 is well below both the Nebraska rate of 290 and national norms, making safety one of the city’s defining features. The property crime rate is 941 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Beatrice

The median home value is $152,900. Median monthly rent is $753. Renters spend 16.6% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Beatrice

The adult obesity rate in Beatrice is 42.5%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 13.2%. Residents average 14.9 poor mental health days per month. Nebraska ranks #15 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Beatrice

Beatrice has a high school graduation rate of 87%. The student-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. Per-pupil spending is $12,530. The city has 6 public schools serving 2,119 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Beatrice

Beatrice enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 57.3°F. Summers average 78.7°F. Winters average 35.3°F. Annual precipitation is 25.1 inches. The average commute of 16.8 minutes is notably short.

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