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Crime in Chadron summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Chadron. Key points include:
There were 109 total crimes in Chadron in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Chadron is 2,123.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Chadron is 214.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Chadron is 1,908.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Chadron is 0.18% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Chadron Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Chadron / 100k People |
Nebraska / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 109 | 2,123.1 | 1,847.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 11 | 214.3 | 220.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 20.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 9 | 175.3 | 154.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 98 | 1,908.8 | 1,626.7 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 19.5 | 155.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 89 | 1,733.5 | 1,218.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 8 | 155.8 | 252.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Chadron summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Chadron. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Nebraska. Key points include:
The cost of living in Chadron is 88 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Chadron is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Chadron is $193,553.
The median income in Chadron is $54,590.
Chadron's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Chadron Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Chadron | Nebraska | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 89 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 70 | 77 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 98 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Chadron, NE Weather
The average high in Chadron is 61.9° and the average low is 34.6°.
There are 48.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 17.9 inches of precipitation each year with 40.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Chadron |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 34.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 48.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 17.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 40.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Chadron Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Chadron
The current population in Chadron is 5,160. The population has decreased 11.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,160 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 5,207 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 5,255 | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 5,376 | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 5,482 | -1.9% |
| 2019 | 5,591 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 5,654 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 5,704 | -1.5% |
| 2016 | 5,792 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 5,828 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 5,829 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 5,840 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 5,846 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 5,834 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 5,812 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Chadron
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Chadron is:
86.4% White with 4,458 White residents.
0.7% African American with 38 African American residents.
2.6% American Indian with 135 American Indian residents.
1.7% Asian with 89 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
6.5% Two Or More with 337 Two Or More residents.
2.0% Hispanic with 103 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Chadron | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.4% | 75.3% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.7% | 4.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 2.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.5% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.0% | 12.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Chadron
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Chadron is 51.9% female with 2,679 female residents.
Chadron is 48.1% male with 2,481 male residents.
| Gender | Chadron | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 49.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.1% | 50.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Chadron for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Chadron completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Chadron completed 9-12th grade.
17.0% of adults in Chadron completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Chadron completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Chadron completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Chadron completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Chadron completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Chadron completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Chadron completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Chadron | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Chadron, Nebraska
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11.4% of households in Chadron earn Less than $10,000.
0.7% of households in Chadron earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.5% of households in Chadron earn $15,000 to $24,999.
12.8% of households in Chadron earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.4% of households in Chadron earn $35,000 to $49,999.
26.1% of households in Chadron earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.1% of households in Chadron earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.2% of households in Chadron earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.6% of households in Chadron earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.0% of households in Chadron earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Chadron | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.4% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.7% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.5% | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.8% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.4% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 26.1% | 17.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.2% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.6% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.0% | 9.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
