City profile
Beatrice, NE
Gage County · Population 12,225
Beatrice is a town in Gage County, NE with about 12,225 residents and a typical home value near $159,000. It is 37 miles from Lincoln, NE, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
26°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
215
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$159,300
Typical monthly housing
$1,070
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
75
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.54%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.2%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.97%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low · county score 41/100
Top hazards: Hail, Strong wind, Wildfire
Nearest major airport
84 mi to Eppley Airfield (OMA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 30% Democratic / 69% Republican
Community
Population
12,225
Black population
0.8%
County
Gage County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hail, tornadoes
Highlights
- About 12,225 residents
- Typical home value about $159,000
- 37 miles from Lincoln, NE
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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