Beatrice, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
12,233 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,583 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$152,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$563 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$546 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Gage County
3
Beatrice Urban Area
3
Nebraska
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Gage County
4
Beatrice Urban Area
4
Nebraska
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 25
Feb 1 5 29
Mar 2 2 40
Apr 2 1 50
May 5 0 62
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 2 0 66
Oct 2 0 53
Nov 2 2 40
Dec 1 5 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 38% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 7%

Schools

Beatrice Middle School
<1 miles, SW 3.2 star
Paddock Lane School
<1 miles, E 2.3 star
Stoddard Elementary School
<1 miles, S 2.8 star

Colleges

Doane University
26 miles, N 2.3 star
College of Hair Design-East Campus
33 miles, NE 1.4 star
Union College
35 miles, NE 1.9 star

Hospitals

Jefferson Community Health & Life
24 miles, W 4.1 star
Hanover Hospital
27 miles, SW

Airports

Lincoln Airport
40 miles, N 1 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
78 miles, S 1 star
Eppley Airfield
84 miles, NE 2.8 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
95 miles, NW 1 star