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Crofton, NE

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Population
761
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,419 ft
Median Home Value
$125,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$488/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$94,583
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Crofton

Perched in northeastern Nebraska near the South Dakota border, Crofton offers a relaxed, small-town lifestyle with incredible water recreation right in its backyard. With around 750 residents, the community has a friendly, rural charm shaped by rolling farmland and scenic bluffs overlooking the Missouri River valley. It is the kind of quiet place where neighbors know each other and the pace of life slows down comfortably.

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Much of local life centers on nearby Lewis and Clark Lake, giving residents quick access to boating, fishing, camping, and hiking whenever the weather is nice. In town, community events like the annual Dam Race, car shows, and summer festivals keep things lively, alongside local parks and a golf course. For anyone looking to relocate to a close-knit town with great outdoor escapes just down the road, Crofton makes daily life feel easy and grounded.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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