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Elk Creek, Nebraska

village · Johnson County

At a glance

122
Population
$40,000
Median home value (all homes)
87% below U.S. median
$219,812
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$275/mo
Median rent
80% below U.S. median
$55,625
Median household income
29% below U.S. median
40.7 min
Average commute
86.7%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
4.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 76 — 24% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing69% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities11% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost46% above
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 college25 mi
Nearest community college42 mi
Nearest technical college39 mi
High school graduates100%
College graduates13.8%

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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