Big Springs, NE
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
8/10
home
Housing
9/10
visibility
Safety
10/10
local_library
Schools
5/10
local_airport
Airports
2/10
school
Colleges
2/10
accessibility
Hospitals
2/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- visibility Safety
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Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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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
479
332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.2 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.9%
64% (US)
College-Educated
18.5%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$63,750
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.1%
88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.9%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$94,900
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$487
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$525
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.1%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Deuel County
1
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
Deuel County
1
Nebraska
4
United States
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0 | 4 | 28 |
| Feb | 0 | 5 | 31 |
| Mar | 1 | 4 | 39 |
| Apr | 2 | 2 | 48 |
| May | 3 | 0 | 58 |
| Jun | 3 | 0 | 68 |
| Jul | 3 | 0 | 75 |
| Aug | 2 | 0 | 73 |
| Sep | 1 | 0 | 63 |
| Oct | 1 | 1 | 50 |
| Nov | 1 | 4 | 37 |
| Dec | 0 | 5 | 28 |
Hazards
Blizzard
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep red country, with 19% of residents leaning left and 77% leaning right.
Liberal (19%) (77%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 81%Schools
South Platte High School
<1 miles, NE
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3.2
So Platte Elem at Big Springs
<1 miles, NE
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1.9
Julesburg High School
11 miles, W
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3.2
Julesburg Elementary School
11 miles, W
•
3.2
Colleges
Northeastern Junior College
66 miles, W
•
1.9
Mid-Plains Community College
69 miles, E
•
1.4
Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture
87 miles, SE
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2.8
Summit Christian College
98 miles, NW
Hospitals
Sedgwick County Memorial Hospital
11 miles, W
Ogallala Community Hospital
19 miles, E
Perkins County Health Services
23 miles, SE
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4.1
Regional West Garden County Hospital
28 miles, N
Airports
North Platte Regional Airport-Lee Bird Field
73 miles, E
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1
Western Nebraska Regional Airport-William B Heilig Field
97 miles, NW
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1
Cheyenne Regional Airport-Jerry Olson Field
143 miles, NW
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1
Denver International Airport
160 miles, W
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5