Farnam, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
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
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
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
169 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$46,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$72,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$438 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$475 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.5% 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 26
Feb 1 5 29
Mar 1 4 39
Apr 2 2 49
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 3 0 75
Aug 3 0 73
Sep 2 0 64
Oct 2 1 51
Nov 1 3 38
Dec 1 5 27

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Eustis-Farnam High School
10 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Elementary School at Eustis
10 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Dudley Elementary School
16 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Mid-Plains Community College
39 miles, N • 1.4 star
University of Nebraska at Kearney
58 miles, E • 2.3 star
Hastings College
97 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Gothenburg Memorial Hospital
16 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Lexington Regional Health Center
24 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Kearney Regional Airport
63 miles, E • 1 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
101 miles, E • 1 star
Hays Regional Airport
138 miles, S • 1 star
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