Hooker County, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
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
613 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
33.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,854 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
24.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$85,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$438 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$375 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 0 5 25
Feb 1 5 28
Mar 1 6 36
Apr 2 5 46
May 3 0 56
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 3 0 73
Aug 2 0 71
Sep 2 0 60
Oct 2 2 48
Nov 1 5 35
Dec 0 6 25

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 14% of residents leaning left and 82% leaning right.

Liberal (14%) (82%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 85%
Hillary Clinton 10%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NE State Senate District 42, NE
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Schools

Mullen Elementary School
9 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Mullen High School
9 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Mc Pherson County Secondary School
27 miles, S • 3.7 star
Tryon Elementary
27 miles, S • 3.7 star

Colleges

Mid-Plains Community College
59 miles, S • 1.4 star
Sinte Gleska University
98 miles, NE • 1 star
Chadron State College
114 miles, NW • 2.3 star

Hospitals

Great Plains Health
58 miles, S • 3.2 star
Cherry County Hospital
72 miles, NE • 3.2 star

Airports

Kearney Regional Airport
137 miles, SE • 1 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
160 miles, SE • 1 star