Hamilton 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 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
9,438 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$79,884 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$238,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$558 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$566 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Nebraska
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 24
Feb 1 5 28
Mar 2 5 38
Apr 3 1 50
May 5 0 61
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 3 0 74
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 2 1 52
Nov 1 3 38
Dec 1 5 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 21% of residents leaning left and 73% leaning right.

Liberal (21%) (74%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NE State Senate District 34, NE
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Schools

Aurora High School
<1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Aurora Middle School
<1 miles, S • 3.7 star
Aurora Preschool
<1 miles, S
Aurora Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 4.1 star

Colleges

Central Community College
18 miles, NW • 1.4 star
York College
23 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Hastings College
27 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Concordia University-Nebraska
49 miles, E • 2.3 star

Hospitals

Memorial Hospital
<1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Chi Health St Francis
18 miles, NW • 2.3 star

Airports

Central Nebraska Regional Airport
16 miles, NW • 1 star
Kearney Regional Airport
52 miles, W • 1 star
Lincoln Airport
66 miles, SE • 1 star
Eppley Airfield
115 miles, E • 2.8 star