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Loup City, Nebraska

city · Sherman County

At a glance

973
Population
$96,300
Median home value (all homes)
68% below U.S. median
$175,998
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$744/mo
Median rent
45% below U.S. median
$52,500
Median household income
33% below U.S. median
16.2 min
Average commute
84%
Homes with broadband
0.74%
Locations with fiber available
7.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 80 — 20% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing51% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities12% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost42% 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 college40 mi
Nearest community college41 mi
Nearest technical college122 mi
High school graduates92.3%
College graduates19.7%

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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