Housing by town in Knox County, Nebraska
Knox County, Nebraska has 41 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $647 (±$77) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.6% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $517 in 2015–2019 (+25.1%; No measurable change after inflation).
Lincoln Township (Knox County) has the highest median gross rent ($763) and Spade Township the lowest ($317).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $647 (±$77)
- Households that rent
- 21.6%
- Median household income
- $64,636
- Places
- 41
Cities, towns and townships in Knox County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Township | — | 21.7% | $49,500 | $187,500 | $5,526 |
| Bazile Mills | — | 0.0% | $155,000 | — | — |
| Bloomfield | $725 | 26.8% | $50,083 | $92,800 | $1,056 |
| Bohemia Township (Knox County) | — | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Center | — | 10.9% | $70,000 | — | — |
| Central Township (Knox County) | — | 70.5% | — | $241,700 | $2,400 |
| Cleveland Township (Knox County) | — | 22.2% | $133,333 | $208,300 | $2,333 |
| Columbia Township | — | 52.6% | $151,000 | — | — |
| Creighton | $730 | 27.3% | $50,278 | $98,000 | $1,000 |
| Creighton Township | — | 6.9% | $132,738 | — | $2,679 |
| Crofton | $488 | 7.1% | $94,583 | $125,500 | $1,317 |
| Dolphin Township | — | 0.0% | — | $272,700 | $3,143 |
| Dowling Township | — | 15.0% | $71,250 | $875,000 | — |
| Eastern Township | — | 18.4% | $84,688 | $218,800 | $2,633 |
| Frankfort Township | — | 0.0% | $65,313 | — | $1,938 |
| Harrison Township | — | 24.1% | $121,875 | — | $2,143 |
| Herrick Township | — | 31.4% | $68,125 | $366,700 | — |
| Hill Township | $411 | 49.3% | $59,167 | $85,000 | $1,250 |
| Jefferson Township | — | 25.0% | $66,250 | $285,700 | — |
| Lincoln Township (Knox County) | $763 | 15.8% | $67,500 | $94,700 | $1,113 |
| Logan Township (Knox County) | — | 32.7% | $113,750 | $338,200 | $3,646 |
| Miller Township | — | 12.7% | $96,250 | — | $3,667 |
| Morton Township (Knox County) | — | 7.5% | $100,515 | $204,500 | $1,885 |
| Niobrara | $575 | 25.0% | $39,519 | $95,400 | $1,250 |
| Niobrara Township | $575 | 23.9% | $39,152 | $98,300 | $1,259 |
| North Frankfort Township | — | 0.0% | $85,326 | $306,700 | $3,816 |
| Peoria Township | — | 17.2% | $107,083 | $419,000 | $1,922 |
| Raymond Township | — | 9.2% | $77,625 | $89,700 | $1,438 |
| Santee | $385 | 69.2% | $59,583 | — | — |
| Spade Township | $317 | 47.8% | — | — | — |
| Sparta Township | — | 10.3% | — | $283,300 | $3,421 |
| Union Township (Knox County) | $600 | 32.6% | $87,813 | — | — |
| Valley Township | — | 6.9% | $78,750 | $123,900 | $1,544 |
| Verdel | — | 26.1% | $21,406 | — | $560 |
| Verdigre | $556 | 27.8% | $40,938 | $87,000 | $1,217 |
| Verdigre Township | $556 | 22.9% | $37,500 | $86,900 | $1,201 |
| Walnut Grove Township | — | 0.0% | — | — | $3,250 |
| Washington Township (Knox County) | — | 21.4% | $113,214 | — | $2,786 |
| Wausa | $763 | 17.9% | $59,375 | $85,900 | $988 |
| Western Township | — | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Winnetoon | — | 7.7% | $82,500 | $44,600 | — |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,800 | $32,950 | $52,750 |
| 2 people | $22,600 | $37,650 | $60,250 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $42,350 | $67,800 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $47,050 | $75,300 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $50,850 | $81,350 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $54,600 | $87,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $58,350 | $93,400 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $62,150 | $99,400 |
How the places in Knox County rank across Nebraska
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Crime reported to police in Knox County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 36 | 20 | 241 | 8,292 | 3 of 3 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Knox County recorded 3 violent and 20 property crimes, 36 and 241 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Knox County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knox County Sheriff's Office | 6,257 | 3 | 18 |
| Creighton Police Department | 1,105 | 0 | 2 |
| Bloomfield Police Department | 930 | 0 | 0 |
ZIP codes in Knox County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68730 | 2,156 | $725 | $208,600 | $76,944 | 12.6% |
| 68729 | 1,735 | $735 | $152,300 | $63,292 | 23.4% |
| 68718 | 1,603 | $725 | $139,200 | $60,250 | 26.3% |
| 68760 | 1,126 | $472 | $94,300 | $53,409 | 30.5% |
| 68786 | 1,080 | $765 | $103,400 | $78,750 | 18.1% |
| 68783 | 964 | $550 | $110,200 | $46,328 | 21.3% |
| 68724 | 276 | $635 | $118,800 | $104,167 | 14.3% |
| 68789 | 127 | — | — | $96,429 | 3.7% |
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Questions about Knox County
What is the crime rate in Knox County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Knox County recorded 36 violent and 241 property crimes per 100,000 residents (3 violent and 20 property crimes in all).
Which place in Knox County has the highest rent?
Lincoln Township (Knox County) has the highest median gross rent, $763 (±$310) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Knox County has the lowest rent?
Spade Township has the lowest median gross rent, $317 (±$41) a month.
What is the median rent in Knox County, Nebraska?
The median gross rent in Knox County is $647 (±$77) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Knox County, Nebraska
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Knox County, Nebraska
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Knox County, NE
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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