Banner County, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
657 332.4M (US)
Median Age
56.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$166,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$604 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$545 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Scottsbluff Urban Area
3
Nebraska
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Scottsbluff Urban Area
5
Nebraska
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 28
Feb 1 8 30
Mar 1 9 38
Apr 2 6 46
May 3 1 56
Jun 3 0 65
Jul 2 0 72
Aug 2 0 70
Sep 1 1 60
Oct 1 3 48
Nov 1 7 36
Dec 1 9 27

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 11% of residents leaning left and 85% leaning right.

Liberal (11%) (85%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 89%
Hillary Clinton 5%
Other 6%

Schools

Banner County High School
2 miles, N 3.7 star
Banner County Elementary School
2 miles, N 3.7 star
Geil Elementary School
19 miles, NE 3.2 star
Gering Junior High School
20 miles, NE 2.3 star

Colleges

Western Nebraska Community College
24 miles, NE 1.4 star
Eastern Wyoming College
44 miles, N 1.4 star
Laramie County Community College
62 miles, W 1.9 star

Hospitals

Regional West Medical Center
24 miles, NE 1.4 star
Community Hospital
44 miles, N 3.2 star

Airports

Laramie Regional Airport
102 miles, W 1 star
Denver International Airport
126 miles, SW 5 star