Cost of Living in Whitney, NE: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 75, Whitney, NE is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 25% cheaper than the national average and 3% above the Nebraska state average of 72. Whitney is a small community of 57 residents.

The median household income in Whitney is $67,500, which is 10% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Whitney. The area sees an average annual temperature of 48.3°F, with summers averaging 72°F and winters around 26°F. Annual rainfall totals 15.2 inches spread over roughly 77 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Housing

Median Home Value

$36,900

Median Monthly Housing Cost

$544/mo

Climate in Whitney

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

48.3°F

Avg Temperature

15.2"

Rainfall / Year

77d

Rainy Days / Year

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	38	41	52	60	70	82	91	89	79	63	50	39
Avg °F	26	28	38	46	56	67	75	73	63	48	35	26
Low °F	13	15	24	32	42	52	60	57	47	33	21	13
Rain"	0.2	0.3	0.8	2.0	2.7	2.5	2.0	1.3	1.6	1.3	0.4	0.3

Cost of Living in Whitney, NE