Gage County, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
21,646 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,426 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$167,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$571 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$551 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Beatrice Urban Area
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

Beatrice Urban Area
4
Nebraska
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 25
Feb 1 5 29
Mar 2 3 40
Apr 3 1 51
May 4 0 62
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 2 0 54
Nov 1 2 40
Dec 1 5 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NE State Senate District 30, NE
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Schools

Beatrice High School
2 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Lincoln Elementary School
2 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Paddock Lane School
3 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Doane University
29 miles, N • 2.3 star
College of Hair Design-East Campus
33 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Jefferson Community Health & Life
27 miles, W • 4.1 star
Hanover Hospital
27 miles, SW
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Airports

Lincoln Airport
41 miles, N • 1 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
77 miles, S • 1 star
Eppley Airfield
83 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
98 miles, NW • 1 star
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