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Crime in Sidney summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Sidney. Key points include:
There were 104 total crimes in Sidney in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Sidney is 1,612.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Sidney is 124.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Sidney is 1,488.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Sidney is -23.89% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Sidney Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Sidney / 100k People |
Nebraska / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 104 | 1,612.9 | 1,847.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 8 | 124.1 | 220.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 20.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 8 | 124.1 | 154.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 96 | 1,488.8 | 1,626.7 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 5 | 77.5 | 155.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 83 | 1,287.2 | 1,218.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 8 | 124.1 | 252.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Sidney summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Sidney. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Nebraska. Key points include:
The cost of living in Sidney is 89 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Sidney is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Sidney is $168,006.
The median income in Sidney is $54,734.
Sidney's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Sidney Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Sidney | Nebraska | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 89 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 94 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 65 | 77 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 106 | 98 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Sidney, NE Weather
The average high in Sidney is 63.2° and the average low is 34.3°.
There are 46.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 18.0 inches of precipitation each year with 29.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Sidney |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 34.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 46.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 18.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 29.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Sidney Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Sidney
The current population in Sidney is 6,419. The population has decreased 4.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,419 | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 6,396 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 6,407 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 6,473 | 0.3% |
| 2020 | 6,451 | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 6,572 | -2.4% |
| 2018 | 6,732 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 6,830 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 6,875 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 6,830 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 6,801 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 6,770 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 6,768 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 6,772 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 6,748 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Sidney
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Sidney is:
84.0% White with 5,393 White residents.
1.1% African American with 71 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.9% Asian with 125 Asian residents.
0.5% Hawaiian with 32 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 15 Other residents.
1.8% Two Or More with 113 Two Or More residents.
10.4% Hispanic with 670 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Sidney | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.0% | 75.3% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.1% | 4.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.8% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 10.4% | 12.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Sidney
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Sidney is 50.6% female with 3,245 female residents.
Sidney is 49.4% male with 3,174 male residents.
| Gender | Sidney | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 49.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sidney for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Sidney completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Sidney completed 9-12th grade.
35.0% of adults in Sidney completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Sidney completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Sidney completed associate's degree.
12.0% of adults in Sidney completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Sidney completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Sidney completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Sidney completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Sidney | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Sidney, Nebraska
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5.6% of households in Sidney earn Less than $10,000.
4.9% of households in Sidney earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.1% of households in Sidney earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.8% of households in Sidney earn $25,000 to $34,999.
17.5% of households in Sidney earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.2% of households in Sidney earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.0% of households in Sidney earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.8% of households in Sidney earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.6% of households in Sidney earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.5% of households in Sidney earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Sidney | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.6% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.9% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.1% | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.8% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.5% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.2% | 17.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.0% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.8% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.6% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.5% | 9.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)







