Blue Hill, 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
6/10
local_airport
Airports
1/10
school
Colleges
3/10
accessibility
Hospitals
4/10
- 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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Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
- 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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Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.
Residents
Population
794
332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.3 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.8%
64% (US)
College-Educated
20.1%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$62,273
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.4%
88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.8%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$162,500
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$608
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$558
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.4%
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 | 29 |
| Mar | 2 | 4 | 39 |
| Apr | 2 | 1 | 50 |
| May | 5 | 0 | 61 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 71 |
| Jul | 4 | 0 | 76 |
| Aug | 3 | 0 | 74 |
| Sep | 3 | 0 | 65 |
| Oct | 2 | 1 | 52 |
| Nov | 1 | 2 | 38 |
| Dec | 1 | 4 | 27 |
Hazards
Blizzard
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.
Liberal (27%) (69%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 76%Schools
Webster Co Early Lrn-Blue Hill
<1 miles, SW
Blue Hill Elementary School
<1 miles, SW
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4.1
Blue Hill High School
<1 miles, SW
•
3.7
Silver Lake Elem Sch-Bladen
8 miles, W
•
2.8
Colleges
Hastings College
18 miles, NE
•
2.8
Central Community College
39 miles, NE
•
1.4
University of Nebraska at Kearney
43 miles, NW
•
2.3
York College
59 miles, E
•
1.9
Hospitals
Webster County Community Hospital
17 miles, SW
Mary Lanning Healthcare
18 miles, NE
•
4.1
Kearney County Health Services Hospital
28 miles, NW
Brodstone Memorial Hosp
29 miles, S
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5
Airports
Kearney Regional Airport
40 miles, NW
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1
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
44 miles, NE
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1
Lincoln Airport
96 miles, E
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1
Hays Regional Airport
112 miles, SW
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1