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What are the crime rate and median income in Burt County, Nebraska?
The violent-crime rate in Burt County was 0.19 per 1,000 residents (2021-2025 average, FBI), 93% lower than the statewide rate (2.5). The median household earns $63,685 and the unemployment rate was 2.8% in August 2026. It is home to roughly 6,740 residents.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Burt County?
Over 2021-2025, the county's police agencies sent the FBI reports of about 1 violent and 7 property crimes per year. Per 1,000 residents, the violent-crime rate works out to 0.19: 93% lower than the Nebraska rate (2.5), and 95% lower than the national rate (3.7). Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 1.1 per 1,000 residents, compared with 17.4 across Nebraska. With this few incidents, one or two cases move the rate a lot from year to year.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Burt County | Per 1,000 | Nebraska per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1 | 0.19 | 2.5 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 1 | 0.19 | 0.52 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.00 | 0.25 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 1 | 0.19 | 1.7 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 7 | 1.1 | 17.4 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.19 | 1.7 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 5 | 0.93 | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0.25 | 2.7 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (4 agencies; 96% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Burt County?
The median household in Burt County earns $63,685 a year, 17% lower than the Nebraska median ($76,475). The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $147,000 by its owners; renters pay a median $708. 10.3% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 8.2%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 2.8% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 85 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Burt County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,740 | 1,978,707 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $63,685 | $76,475 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $147,000 | $238,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $708 | $1,072 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 1.1% | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 13.2% | 10.6% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 10.3% | 8.2% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 24.9% | 34.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 75.0% | 66.5% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 44.3 | 37.2 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.2% | 90.6% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 7.5% | 7.2% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Burt County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Burt County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Very Low”. None of the seven hazards on our map (floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat, earthquakes, hurricanes) is rated above “Relatively Moderate” here. The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
EPA lists no Superfund site in Burt County, active or completed (October 2026).
High-hazard dams
The National Inventory of Dams lists 3 high-hazard dams in Burt County. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 3 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Tekamah-Mud Creek 5-A (76 ft) and Silver Creek 11 (64 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Disasters, air and water
Burt County was covered by 6 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Severe Storm 4, Winter Storm 1, Flood 1), not counting COVID-19. Of 6 community water systems, none had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 1 (highest).
Is there road construction in Burt County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 1 highway work zone in Burt County (active that day). Roads listed: IA-175. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Burt County?
Federal school lists show 6 public and 0 private schools in the county. 2 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 5 fire or EMS stations and 4 police or sheriff stations. 2 state parks or recreation areas: Pelican Point State Recreation Area and Summit Lake State Recreation Area.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Burt County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Burt County: Omaha Reservation.
Tribal areas are Census statistical boundaries, shown for reference; they are not legal boundaries.
See them on the map: tribal lands →
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Burt County
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map in Burt County, plus 6 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Lee Valley Sales (Tekamah).
Liquor stores
One liquor store is on the map in Burt County: Tooly's (Decatur).
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center in Burt County on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Burt County?
Burt County averaged 1 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 0.19 per 1,000 residents, 93% lower than the Nebraska rate (2.5). The property-crime rate was 1.1 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Burt County?
$63,685 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $76,475 for Nebraska and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Burt County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 2.8% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 85 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Burt County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Burt County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Very Low”. None of the seven hazards on our map (floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat, earthquakes, hurricanes) is rated above “Relatively Moderate” here.
Is there road construction in Burt County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 1 highway work zone in Burt County (active that day). Roads listed: IA-175.
How many nursing homes are in Burt County?
2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Burt County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuming County | 8,975 | 0.45 | $71,104 |
| Dodge County | 37,351 | 2.3 | $74,329 |
| Harrison County, IA | 14,632 | 0.97 | $79,535 |
| Monona County, IA | 8,557 | 1.4 | $68,377 |
| Thurston County | 6,627 | 0.52 | $69,177 |
| Washington County | 21,106 | 0.81 | $94,396 |
More: Nebraska statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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