Cozad, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
3,944 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,161 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$118,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$486 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$481 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Dawson County
2
Lexington 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

Dawson County
2
Lexington Urban Area
2
Nebraska
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 25
Feb 1 5 29
Mar 1 4 38
Apr 2 2 49
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 3 0 75
Aug 3 0 73
Sep 2 0 64
Oct 2 1 50
Nov 1 3 37
Dec 0 5 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 18% of residents leaning left and 77% leaning right.

Liberal (18%) (78%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 15%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NE State Senate District 44, NE
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Schools

Cozad High School
<1 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Cozad Elementary School
<1 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Cozad Middle School
<1 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Mid-Plains Community College
43 miles, NW • 1.4 star
University of Nebraska at Kearney
48 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Central Community College
84 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Gothenburg Memorial Hospital
10 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Lexington Regional Health Center
13 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Kearney Regional Airport
52 miles, SE • 1 star
Hays Regional Airport
144 miles, S • 1 star
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