Gering, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
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
8,567 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,244 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$170,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$613 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$591 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Scotts Bluff County
3
Scottsbluff Urban Area
3
Nebraska
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Scotts Bluff County
5
Scottsbluff Urban Area
5
Nebraska
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 28
Feb 0 7 31
Mar 1 8 38
Apr 2 6 47
May 3 1 57
Jun 3 0 67
Jul 2 0 73
Aug 2 0 71
Sep 1 1 62
Oct 1 3 49
Nov 1 6 36
Dec 0 8 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NE State Senate District 48, NE
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Schools

Lincoln Elementary School
<1 miles, W • 3.7 star
Gering Junior High School
<1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Western Nebraska Community College
4 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Eastern Wyoming College
32 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Laramie County Community College
76 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Regional West Medical Center
4 miles, N • 1.4 star
Community Hospital
32 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Laramie Regional Airport
110 miles, W • 1 star
Denver International Airport
146 miles, SW • 5 star
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