Bladen, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
174 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,194 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$63,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$371 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$380 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
83.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Webster County
1
Hastings Urban Area
2
Nebraska
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Webster County
2
Hastings Urban Area
5
Nebraska
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 26
Feb 1 5 30
Mar 2 4 40
Apr 2 1 50
May 5 0 61
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 3 0 74
Sep 2 0 65
Oct 2 1 52
Nov 1 2 39
Dec 1 4 27

Hazards

Blizzard

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 73% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NE State Senate District 38, NE
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Schools

Silver Lake Elem Sch-Bladen
<1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Blue Hill Elementary School
8 miles, E • 4.1 star
Blue Hill High School
8 miles, E • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Hastings College
22 miles, NE • 2.8 star
University of Nebraska at Kearney
37 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Central Community College
41 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Mary Lanning Healthcare
22 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Kearney Regional Airport
35 miles, N • 1 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
47 miles, NE • 1 star
Lincoln Airport
103 miles, E • 1 star
Hays Regional Airport
108 miles, SW • 1 star
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