Elsie, 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 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
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
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
133 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$42,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$70,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$520 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$525 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
78.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Perkins 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

Perkins County
2
Nebraska
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 4 27
Feb 1 5 31
Mar 1 5 39
Apr 2 3 48
May 3 0 58
Jun 3 0 69
Jul 3 0 75
Aug 3 0 73
Sep 2 0 63
Oct 2 1 50
Nov 1 4 37
Dec 0 5 27

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 13% of residents leaning left and 84% leaning right.

Liberal (13%) (84%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 87%
Hillary Clinton 8%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NE State Senate District 42, NE
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Schools

Wallace Elementary School
11 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Wallace High School
11 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Perkins County Elementary Sch
17 miles, W • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Mid-Plains Community College
38 miles, E • 1.4 star
Northeastern Junior College
96 miles, W • 1.9 star
Colby Community College
103 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Perkins County Health Services
18 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Great Plains Health
37 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Kearney Regional Airport
125 miles, SE • 1 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
161 miles, E • 1 star
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