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Is Chalco a Good Place to Live? Chalco, Nebraska: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Chalco ranks #622 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #104 of 234 towns and #12 of 20 in Nebraska. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low poverty (4.8%, #33 of 234), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
Chalco by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Chalco's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Chalco: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Chalco safe?
What is the cost of living in Chalco?
Chalco's cost of living index is 91.9, 8% below the US level of 100 and #310 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,195/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $238,600.
| Measure | Chalco | NebraskaNE | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 94.3 · US 100 | 91.9#310 of 1,308 | 90.1 | 94.3 | 100 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $280,200 | $238,600#357 of 1,309 | — | $280,200 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,138/mo | $1,195/mo#432 of 1,309 | — | $1,138/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7x | 2.8x#109 of 1,309 | — | 3.7x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.3% | 16.7%#136 of 1,309 | — | 19.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Nebraska is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Is Chalco safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Chalco alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Chalco crime rate or rank it on safety. Nebraska as a whole records 218 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Chalco?
The median household in Chalco earns $85,672, 3% above the US figure of $83,163 and 12% above Nebraska ($76,376). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Chalco | NebraskaNE | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $73,239 · US $83,163 | $85,672#527 of 1,312 | $76,376 | $73,239 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.4% | 4.8%#95 of 1,312 | — | 11.4% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Nebraska is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Chalco?
The median resident of Chalco is 34.4 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 37% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #548 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 68.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Chalco | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 38.6 | 34.4 | 38.6 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 29.2% | 37%#548 of 1,312 | 29.2% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 65.1% | 68.5% | 65.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Chalco's schools and health?
We have too few school records for Chalco to describe its public schools. 36.8% of adults are obese and 8.6% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 34.5% and 10.7%.
| Measure | Chalco | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 34.5% | 36.8%#929 of 1,311 | 34.5% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.7% | 8.6%#159 of 1,311 | 10.7% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.8% | 14.6%#213 of 1,311 | 16.8% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 8.6% | 7.7%#334 of 1,311 | 8.6% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in Chalco?
The average commute in Chalco is 20.1 minutes (Nebraska 19.9); 0.3% of workers take transit and 8.8% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Chalco scores 7.8 of 20 (below average walkable), #1105 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 73.9°F and winters 26.1°F, with 33.2 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Chalco | NebraskaNE | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 20.4 min | 20.1 min#349 of 1,312 | 19.9 min | 20.4 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.8% | 1.9%#45 of 1,312 | 4% | 4.8% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75% | 83.1% | 75.8% | 75% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 2% | 0% | 2.6% | 2% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0% | 0% | 0.4% | 0% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 9.5% | 8.8% | 9.7% | 9.5% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 7.8#1105 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Nebraska is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32.4 | 14 | 0.9 |
| Feb | 37.4 | 17.5 | 1.2 |
| Mar | 50 | 28.3 | 1.9 |
| Apr | 62 | 38.5 | 3.3 |
| May | 72.4 | 50.7 | 5 |
| Jun | 82.7 | 61.8 | 5.4 |
| Jul | 85.9 | 65.8 | 3.5 |
| Aug | 83.9 | 63.5 | 3.8 |
| Sep | 77.3 | 54.3 | 2.9 |
| Oct | 64.4 | 41.5 | 2.6 |
| Nov | 49.2 | 28.7 | 1.4 |
| Dec | 36.5 | 18.7 | 1.4 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Gretna.
| Measure | Chalco | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 50.7°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 69.6°F | 73.9°F | 69.6°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 26.8°F | 26.1°F | 26.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.5 in | 33.2 in | 36.5 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Gretna.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Chalco?
Sarpy County's air had a median air quality index of 32, and 79% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Sarpy County's biggest natural hazard losses in tornado, hail, and ice storm, with expected yearly losses of 0.13% of building value, lower than 62% of US counties.
| Measure | Chalco | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 38 | 32#85 of 1,138 | 38 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 1#309 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.13%#517 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Sarpy County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Sarpy County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Tornado | 0.031% | 99% of counties |
| Hail | 0.014% | 90% of counties |
| Ice storm | 0.0027% | 80% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0046% | 73% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0019% | 66% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.063% | 26% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Chalco compare with similar-size cities?
Chalco is one of 234 places under 25,000 people we track and ranks #104 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 10,595.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalco, NEPop. 10,595 | #622 | 56.4 | $85,672 | $1,195/mo | no data | 20.1 min |
| Orono, MEPop. 11,151 | #526 | 57.7 | $59,784 | $1,280/mo | part year | 15.2 min |
| Newport East, RIPop. 11,069 | #465 | 58.7 | $89,028 | $1,876/mo | no data | 20.5 min |
| Brandon, SDPop. 10,996 | #60 | 70.0 | $110,806 | $976/mo | 46 | 18.4 min |
| Essex Junction, VTPop. 10,803 | #49 | 70.9 | $89,257 | $1,544/mo | no data | 19.2 min |
| Jackson, WYPop. 10,756 | #50 | 70.9 | $118,991 | $2,100/mo | 178 | 12.4 min |
| Durham, NHPop. 10,681 | #42 | 71.2 | $112,070 | $1,302/mo | 92 | 17.2 min |
| St. Albans, WVPop. 10,522 | #1140 | 47.0 | $53,972 | $931/mo | 118 | 20.8 min |
| North Lakes, AKPop. 10,223 | #734 | 54.4 | $101,679 | $1,441/mo | no data | 30.3 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Chalco compare with the rest of Nebraska?
Chalco ranks #12 of the 20 Nebraska cities we track, with a score of 56.4 against Nebraska's statewide 71.1. Its households earn 12% above the Nebraska median.
| City | Rank in NE | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papillion, NEPop. 25,244 | #1 | 68.8 | $111,679 | $1,269/mo | 48 |
| Gretna, NEPop. 9,193 | #2 | 65.3 | $123,992 | $1,540/mo | no data |
| Bellevue, NEPop. 64,510 | #3 | 61.8 | $85,462 | $1,226/mo | 108 |
| La Vista, NEPop. 16,563 | #4 | 60.4 | $81,961 | $1,317/mo | 67 |
| Lincoln, NEPop. 294,856 | #5 | 60.2 | $71,867 | $1,086/mo | 427 |
| Norfolk, NEPop. 26,054 | #6 | 58.4 | $58,884 | $875/mo | 221 |
| Kearney, NEPop. 34,246 | #7 | 58.3 | $69,724 | $949/mo | 229 |
| Columbus, NEPop. 24,488 | #8 | 58.3 | $64,626 | $892/mo | 87 |
| Fremont, NEPop. 27,567 | #9 | 57.2 | $71,152 | $1,080/mo | 200 |
| Omaha, NEPop. 488,837 | #10 | 56.8 | $73,201 | $1,187/mo | 350 |
| Hastings, NEPop. 25,008 | #11 | 56.7 | $64,048 | $858/mo | 239 |
| Chalco, NEPop. 10,595 | #12 | 56.4 | $85,672 | $1,195/mo | no data |
| Gering, NEPop. 8,550 | #13 | 55.6 | $75,093 | $823/mo | 105 |
| South Sioux City, NEPop. 13,907 | #14 | 54.2 | $68,223 | $1,127/mo | 166 |
| Grand Island, NEPop. 52,884 | #15 | 53.8 | $63,795 | $947/mo | 386 |
| Lexington, NEPop. 10,862 | #16 | 53.6 | $67,666 | $966/mo | 79 |
| York, NEPop. 8,141 | #17 | 53.1 | $63,265 | $862/mo | 183 |
| Beatrice, NEPop. 12,225 | #18 | 51.5 | $57,264 | $758/mo | 73 |
| North Platte, NEPop. 22,831 | #19 | 51.0 | $58,097 | $921/mo | 116 |
| Scottsbluff, NEPop. 14,376 | #20 | 45.7 | $56,359 | $966/mo | 672 |
All 20 Nebraska cities we track, by overall score. Nebraska statewide: median income $76,376, violent crime 218.4 per 100,000.
How is Chalco's score calculated?
Chalco scores 56.4 out of 100, #622 of 1,312 (grade B, which follows rank). It is scored on the 7 of 11 categories with local data; safety, education, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Nebraska's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 24% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Chalco. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 41.9.
44.1 - HealthCity data · 19% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Chalco. Similar-size median 56.5.
61.2 - AffordabilityCity data · 16% of score
Chalco's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 74.8.
77.9 - Household financesCity data · 13% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Chalco. Similar-size median 50.8.
68.7 - TransportationCity data · 11% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Chalco. Similar-size median 48.3.
42.9 - WalkabilityCity data · 11% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Chalco's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
35.8 - EnvironmentCounty data · 6% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 59.2.
68.9 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Chalco alone.
— - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Chalco.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Chalco.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Chalco's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 234 places under 25,000 people we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Chalco has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Chalco
Is Chalco, NE a good place to live?
Chalco ranks #622 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #104 of 234 towns and #12 of 20 in Nebraska. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low poverty (4.8%, #33 of 234), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
What is the cost of living in Chalco?
Chalco's cost of living index is 91.9, 8% below the US level of 100 and #310 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,195/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $238,600.
Is Chalco safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Chalco alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Chalco crime rate or rank it on safety. Nebraska as a whole records 218 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Chalco?
The median household in Chalco earns $85,672, 3% above the US figure of $83,163 and 12% above Nebraska ($76,376). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Chalco?
Median rent in Chalco is $1,195/mo (Census), #432 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 16.7% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Chalco?
The Census median value of owner-occupied homes in Chalco is $238,600, #357 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest).
How are the public schools in Chalco?
We have too few school records for Chalco to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Chalco?
The average commute is 20.1 minutes, #349 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 19.9 minutes across Nebraska. 1.9% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Chalco?
Chalco averages 50.7°F over the year, 73.9°F in summer and 26.1°F in winter, with 33.2 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Chalco walkable?
Chalco scores 7.8 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1105 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Chalco at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Sarpy County's biggest natural hazard losses in tornado, hail, and ice storm, with expected yearly losses of 0.13% of building value, lower than 62% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Chalco?
Sarpy County's air had a median air quality index of 32, and 79% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Chalco?
Chalco has 10,595 residents. The median resident of Chalco is 34.4 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 37% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #548 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 68.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Chalco compare with the rest of Nebraska?
Chalco ranks #12 of the 20 Nebraska cities we track, with a score of 56.4 against Nebraska's statewide 71.1. Its households earn 12% above the Nebraska median.
What cities are similar in size to Chalco?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Chalco's population of 10,595 are Orono, ME (#526 overall), Newport East, RI (#465 overall), Brandon, SD (#60 overall), Essex Junction, VT (#49 overall), and Jackson, WY (#50 overall). Chalco is #622.