Friend, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,085 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$84,861 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$171,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$648 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$525 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
72.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Saline County
3
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

Saline County
2
Nebraska
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 25
Feb 1 5 29
Mar 2 4 40
Apr 3 1 51
May 5 0 62
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 3 0 74
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 2 1 53
Nov 1 2 39
Dec 1 5 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 7%

Schools

Friend Elementary School
<1 miles, NW 4.1 star
Friend High Schools
<1 miles, NW 3.7 star
Exeter-Milligan High School
8 miles, W 3.2 star

Colleges

Doane University
18 miles, SE 2.3 star
Concordia University-Nebraska
21 miles, NE 2.3 star
York College
22 miles, NW 1.9 star
College of Hair Design-Downtown
32 miles, E 1.4 star

Hospitals

Fillmore County Hospital
18 miles, W 4.1 star
Memorial Health Care Systems
20 miles, NE 3.2 star

Airports

Lincoln Airport
31 miles, E 1 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
58 miles, NW 1 star
Eppley Airfield
85 miles, E 2.8 star
Kearney Regional Airport
90 miles, NW 1 star