Cushing, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
96 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
87.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$95,924 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$208,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$450 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$551 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
85.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Howard County
2
Grand Island Metro Area
3
Nebraska
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Howard County
1
Grand Island Metro Area
4
Nebraska
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 24
Feb 1 5 28
Mar 2 5 38
Apr 3 2 49
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 3 0 75
Aug 3 0 73
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 2 1 51
Nov 1 3 37
Dec 1 5 25

Hazards

Blizzard

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 4%

Schools

Palmer Elementary School
7 miles, SE 4.1 star
Palmer Junior-Senior High
7 miles, SE 3.2 star
St Paul Junior High School
8 miles, SW 3.2 star

Colleges

Central Community College
28 miles, SW 1.4 star
Hastings College
49 miles, SW 2.8 star
York College
51 miles, SE 1.9 star
University of Nebraska at Kearney
56 miles, SW 2.3 star

Hospitals

Howard County Medical Center
7 miles, SW 4.1 star
Chi Health St Francis
26 miles, SW 2.3 star
Boone County Health Center
33 miles, NE 5 star

Airports

Kearney Regional Airport
51 miles, SW 1 star
Lincoln Airport
89 miles, SE 1 star