Buffalo County, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
50,323 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$74,570 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$236,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$686 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$759 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kearney Urban Area
2
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

Kearney Urban Area
4
Nebraska
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 25
Feb 1 5 29
Mar 2 4 38
Apr 2 1 49
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 3 0 75
Aug 3 0 73
Sep 2 0 64
Oct 2 1 51
Nov 1 3 37
Dec 1 4 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NE State Senate District 41, NE
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Schools

Glenwood Elementary School
7 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Pleasanton Elementary School
8 miles, N • 2.3 star
Pleasanton High School
8 miles, N • 2.8 star
Buffalo Hills Elementary
8 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

University of Nebraska at Kearney
11 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Central Community College
37 miles, E • 1.4 star
Hastings College
41 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Chi Health Good Samaritan
10 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Kearney Regional Medical Center
11 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Phelps Memorial Health Center
32 miles, SW • 5 star
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Airports

Kearney Regional Airport
10 miles, S • 1 star
Lincoln Airport
121 miles, E • 1 star
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