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Crete, NE

Founded 1871Saline CountyElev. 412 m
Population
7,521
Median home
$203,900
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
6
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Crete

With about 7,521 residents, Crete is one of Nebraska's notable places. Crete was founded in 1871 and sits in Saline County. The median age is 33.2 and the median household income is $76,258. Homes carry a median value of $203,900, and about 66% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (48.8%). Around 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
7,521
Median age
33.2
Median household income
$76,258
Per-capita income
$28,750
Poverty rate
12.3%
High-school grad or higher
67.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
Unemployment
3.8%
Avg. commute
18.5 min
Work from home
4.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White48.8%
Hispanic or Latino44.1%
Black0.9%
Asian4.6%
Workforce by occupation
Production, transportation & material moving31.1%
Management, business, science & arts27.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance15.9%
Sales & office13.4%
Service12.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$203,900
Median gross rent
$846/mo
Owner-occupied
65.6%
Median year built
1971
Households
2,430
Avg. household size
2.87

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Crete has 6 public schools — 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading52%
Math62%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

CRETE HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
CRETE SUCCESS ACADEMYHighGrades 9–12
CRETE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
CRETE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–2
CRETE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLElementaryGrades 3–5
CRETE PRESCHOOLGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime4% above national
Crete401
Nebraska199
United States386
↓ 40% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime21% above national
Crete2,362
Nebraska1,611
United States1,952
↑ 32% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Crete Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Crete.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Saline County
HailRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Crete is in Saline County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Crete was founded in 1871 and sits in Saline County. Elevation ~412 m.

Map of Crete
Crete, NE
Where Crete is
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Historic places

5 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Johnston-Muff HouseTrinity Memorial Episcopal ChurchRademacher, Frank J., HouseSokol, Telocvicna Jednota "T.J.", HallCrete Downtown Historic District
Notable people from Crete
Arthur Sperry PearseJohn William ChapmanTeri SteerGeorge F. SpragueFred Rogers FairchildHarold Montelle StephensNatalie SchneiderMitch Krenk
People searches in Crete
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Nearby cities
Lincoln (19 mi)Seward (21 mi)Beatrice (27 mi)Waverly (30 mi)Fairbury (35 mi)York (38 mi)

Public records

Incarceration records — Saline County

Most-recorded names in Saline County booking & incarceration records:

Calvin White (1)Crystal Wilson (1)Harold Wilson (1)Jimmie Smith (1)Michael Davis (1)

Names with the most public booking/incarceration records in the county. Source: state & county correctional rosters (first-party).

Registered sex offenders in Crete, NE (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Crete, Nebraska.

Miguel Vargas Lopez, 69
Crete · Saline County · 68333
AKA Lopez Lopez-Vargas, Miguel Vargas

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Crete — frequently asked

What is the population of Crete, Nebraska?
Crete has a population of about 7,521, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Crete?
The median home value in Crete is $203,900, and the median gross rent is $846/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Crete safe? What is the crime rate?
Crete Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 401 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Crete face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Saline County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including hail, strong wind, drought.
How many schools are in Crete?
Crete has 6 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Crete?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Crete. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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