Blue Hill, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car 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
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
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
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%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 5%

Schools

Blue Hill Elementary School
<1 miles, SW 4.1 star
Blue Hill High School
<1 miles, SW 3.7 star
Silver Lake Elem Sch-Bladen
8 miles, W 2.8 star

Colleges

Hastings College
18 miles, NE 2.8 star
Central Community College
39 miles, NE 1.4 star
University of Nebraska at Kearney
43 miles, NW 2.3 star
York College
59 miles, E 1.9 star

Hospitals

Mary Lanning Healthcare
18 miles, NE 4.1 star
Brodstone Memorial Hosp
29 miles, S 5 star

Airports

Kearney Regional Airport
40 miles, NW 1 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
44 miles, NE 1 star
Lincoln Airport
96 miles, E 1 star
Hays Regional Airport
112 miles, SW 1 star