Hazard, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
72 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
42.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,913 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
39 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$132,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$413 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$681 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
90.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sherman County
1
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

Sherman County
1
Nebraska
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 24
Feb 1 5 29
Mar 2 5 38
Apr 2 2 48
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 2 0 75
Aug 2 0 73
Sep 2 0 64
Oct 2 1 50
Nov 1 2 37
Dec 1 5 25

Hazards

Blizzard

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 6%

Schools

Litchfield Elementary School
6 miles, N 2.8 star
Litchfield High School
6 miles, N 2.8 star
Pleasanton Elementary School
8 miles, SW 2.3 star
Pleasanton High School
8 miles, SW 2.8 star

Colleges

University of Nebraska at Kearney
27 miles, SW 2.3 star
Central Community College
39 miles, SE 1.4 star
Hastings College
50 miles, SE 2.8 star
York College
80 miles, SE 1.9 star

Hospitals

Chi Health Good Samaritan
26 miles, SW 3.2 star
Kearney Regional Medical Center
27 miles, SW 3.2 star
Howard County Medical Center
33 miles, E 4.1 star
Valley County Health System
36 miles, NE 3.2 star

Airports

Kearney Regional Airport
26 miles, S 1 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
41 miles, SE 1 star
Lincoln Airport
122 miles, SE 1 star