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Cambridge, Nebraska

city · Furnas County

At a glance

1,082
Population
$123,400
Median home value (all homes)
59% below U.S. median
$158,215
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$771/mo
Median rent
43% below U.S. median
$61,528
Median household income
22% below U.S. median
15.9 min
Average commute
79.4%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 82 — 18% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing42% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities12% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost43% below
For business: Nebraska is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college63 mi
Nearest community college30 mi
Nearest technical college107 mi
High school graduates90.7%
College graduates32.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development
Our mission is to provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska’s communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy, with programs and resources for starting and growing a business, housing, and economic recovery.
state Union Pacific Railroad Industrial Dev
Union Pacific's Industrial Development team provides guidance and rail project management to help businesses build, expand, or locate rail-served sites on Union Pacific’s expansive network, connecting them to the global economy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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