Clay Center, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
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
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
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
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
750 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$75,833 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$148,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$572 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$565 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Clay 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

Clay County
1
Hastings Urban Area
5
Nebraska
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 25
Feb 1 5 29
Mar 2 4 40
Apr 2 1 51
May 5 0 61
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 3 0 74
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 2 1 53
Nov 1 3 39
Dec 1 5 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 23% of residents leaning left and 73% leaning right.

Liberal (23%) (73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 5%

Schools

Sandy Creek Middle School
<1 miles, SE 4.1 star
Sandy Creek Elementary School
6 miles, S 2.8 star
Sandy Creek High School
6 miles, S 4.1 star

Colleges

Hastings College
17 miles, NW 2.8 star
Central Community College
30 miles, N 1.4 star
York College
34 miles, E 1.9 star
University of Nebraska at Kearney
56 miles, NW 2.3 star

Hospitals

Mary Lanning Healthcare
18 miles, NW 4.1 star
Memorial Hospital
24 miles, NE 3.2 star
Fillmore County Hospital
25 miles, E 4.1 star

Airports

Kearney Regional Airport
52 miles, NW 1 star
Lincoln Airport
72 miles, E 1 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
121 miles, S 1 star