Elgin, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
620 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,661 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$98,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$519 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$438 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
72.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Antelope County
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

Antelope County
1
Nebraska
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 22
Feb 1 5 26
Mar 2 5 36
Apr 3 2 48
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 3 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 2 1 50
Nov 1 4 35
Dec 1 6 23

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 16% of residents leaning left and 81% leaning right.

Liberal (16%) (81%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 85%
Hillary Clinton 11%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NE State Senate District 40, NE
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Schools

Elgin High School
<1 miles, E • 3.2 star
Elgin Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Northeast Community College
36 miles, E • 1.9 star
Wayne State College
58 miles, E • 1.9 star
Mount Marty College
70 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Boone County Health Center
21 miles, S • 5 star
Faith Regional Health Services
33 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Central Nebraska Regional Airport
71 miles, SW • 1 star
Kearney Regional Airport
99 miles, SW • 1 star
Lincoln Airport
104 miles, S • 1 star
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