Howard City, NE
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
2/10
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Transit
2/10
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Commute
5/10
home
Housing
9/10
visibility
Safety
9/10
local_library
Schools
7/10
local_airport
Airports
1/10
school
Colleges
2/10
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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Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- 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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Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.
Residents
Population
170
332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.5 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
42.4%
64% (US)
College-Educated
21.5%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$61,250
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.5%
88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.3%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$78,800
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$520
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$425
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.1%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Howard County
2
Grand Island Metro Area
3
Nebraska
3
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Howard County
1
Grand Island Metro Area
4
Nebraska
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | 6 | 24 |
| Feb | 1 | 6 | 27 |
| Mar | 2 | 5 | 38 |
| Apr | 3 | 1 | 50 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 60 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 70 |
| Jul | 3 | 0 | 75 |
| Aug | 3 | 0 | 73 |
| Sep | 2 | 0 | 64 |
| Oct | 2 | 1 | 50 |
| Nov | 1 | 3 | 37 |
| Dec | 1 | 5 | 26 |
Hazards
Blizzard
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.
Liberal (30%) (65%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 76%Schools
Centura Elementary School
5 miles, SE
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4.1
Centura Secondary School
5 miles, SE
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3.2
New Hope Christian School
8 miles, SE
Ravenna Senior High
11 miles, W
•
3.2
Colleges
Central Community College
22 miles, SE
•
1.4
University of Nebraska at Kearney
33 miles, SW
•
2.3
Hastings College
38 miles, S
•
2.8
York College
61 miles, SE
•
1.9
Hospitals
Howard County Medical Center
16 miles, E
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4.1
Chi Health St Francis
21 miles, SE
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2.3
Chi Health Good Samaritan
32 miles, SW
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3.2
Kearney Regional Medical Center
33 miles, SW
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3.2
Airports
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
22 miles, SE
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1
Kearney Regional Airport
28 miles, SW
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1
North Platte Regional Airport-Lee Bird Field
102 miles, NW
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1
Lincoln Airport
103 miles, SE
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1