Grand Prairie Township, 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 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
220 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$89,922 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$297,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$757 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$667 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
94.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Platte County
2
Columbus 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

Platte County
4
Columbus Urban Area
3
Nebraska
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 22
Feb 1 6 26
Mar 2 5 36
Apr 3 2 49
May 4 0 60
Jun 5 0 70
Jul 3 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 2 1 50
Nov 1 4 36
Dec 1 5 24

Hazards

Blizzard

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 21% of residents leaning left and 76% leaning right.

Liberal (21%) (76%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 81%
Hillary Clinton 15%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, NE State Senate District 22, NE
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Schools

Platte Center Elementary School
6 miles, SW • 3.7 star
St Francis Schools
7 miles, N • 4.6 star
Humphrey Elementary School
7 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Northeast Community College
31 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Wayne State College
49 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Midland University
50 miles, SE • 2.3 star
La'James International College
50 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Columbus Community Hospital
11 miles, S • 4.1 star
Butler County Health Care Center
29 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Lincoln Airport
62 miles, S • 1 star
Eppley Airfield
82 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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