Gordon, NE
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
9/10
home
Housing
9/10
visibility
Safety
7/10
local_library
Schools
3/10
local_airport
Airports
2/10
school
Colleges
1/10
accessibility
Hospitals
2/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- visibility Safety
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Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.
Residents
Population
1,646
332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.1 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.9%
64% (US)
College-Educated
24.0%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$58,906
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.5%
88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.4%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$93,300
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$538
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$451
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.3%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Sheridan 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
Sheridan County
2
Nebraska
4
United States
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0 | 5 | 25 |
| Feb | 1 | 5 | 28 |
| Mar | 1 | 9 | 36 |
| Apr | 2 | 5 | 45 |
| May | 2 | 0 | 56 |
| Jun | 2 | 0 | 66 |
| Jul | 2 | 0 | 72 |
| Aug | 2 | 0 | 72 |
| Sep | 2 | 0 | 61 |
| Oct | 1 | 2 | 47 |
| Nov | 1 | 5 | 34 |
| Dec | 0 | 7 | 25 |
Hazards
Blizzard
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep red country, with 16% of residents leaning left and 80% leaning right.
Liberal (16%) (81%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 85%Schools
Gordon-Rushville Elem-Gordon
<1 miles, W
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2.3
Gordon-Rushville High School
<1 miles, N
•
4.1
Gordon-Rushville Middle School
14 miles, W
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2.3
Gordon-Rushville Ele-Rushville
14 miles, W
•
3.7
Colleges
Oglala Lakota College
39 miles, N
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1
Chadron State College
40 miles, NW
•
2.3
Sinte Gleska University
87 miles, E
•
1
Western Nebraska Community College
98 miles, W
•
1.4
Hospitals
Gordon Memorial Hospital District
<1 miles, NE
Bennett County Hospital and Nursing Home-Cah
35 miles, NE
Chadron Community Hospital and Health Services
41 miles, NW
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4.1
Box Butte General Hospital
58 miles, SW
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4.1
Airports
Rapid City Regional Airport
96 miles, N
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1.4
Western Nebraska Regional Airport-William B Heilig Field
96 miles, W
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1
North Platte Regional Airport-Lee Bird Field
140 miles, S
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1
Cheyenne Regional Airport-Jerry Olson Field
176 miles, W
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1