Boyd County, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,704 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,984 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$104,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$548 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$459 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Nebraska
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 21
Feb 1 6 25
Mar 2 6 35
Apr 3 3 47
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 3 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 2 1 50
Nov 1 5 35
Dec 1 6 22

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 18% of residents leaning left and 78% leaning right.

Liberal (18%) (79%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 85%
Hillary Clinton 11%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NE State Senate District 43, NE
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Schools

Boyd County Elementary (Butte)
4 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Boyd County High School (Spencer)
4 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Boyd County Middle School (Spencer)
4 miles, SE • 2.8 star
South Central High School - 01
16 miles, N • 3.2 star

Colleges

Dakota Wesleyan University
67 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Mitchell Technical Institute
67 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Mount Marty College
69 miles, SE • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Avera St Anthony's Hospital
31 miles, S • 3.2 star

Airports

Joe Foss Field
113 miles, E • 1.4 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
135 miles, S • 1 star
Kearney Regional Airport
150 miles, SW • 1 star