Howard County, NE
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
6/10
home
Housing
8/10
visibility
Safety
8/10
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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Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
- 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
6,492
332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.3 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.3%
64% (US)
College-Educated
23.0%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$74,508
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.0%
88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.2%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$205,200
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$596
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$559
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.8%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Grand Island Metro Area
3
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
Grand Island Metro Area
4
Nebraska
4
United States
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | 5 | 24 |
| Feb | 1 | 5 | 28 |
| Mar | 2 | 5 | 38 |
| Apr | 2 | 1 | 49 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 60 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 70 |
| Jul | 2 | 0 | 75 |
| Aug | 2 | 0 | 73 |
| Sep | 2 | 0 | 64 |
| Oct | 2 | 1 | 51 |
| Nov | 1 | 3 | 37 |
| Dec | 1 | 5 | 25 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.
Liberal (29%) (67%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 77%Schools
St Paul Junior High School
2 miles, SE
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3.2
St Paul High School
2 miles, SE
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4.6
St Paul Jr/Sr High School
2 miles, SE
St Paul Elementary School
2 miles, SE
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3.7
Colleges
Central Community College
24 miles, S
•
1.4
Hastings College
44 miles, S
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2.8
University of Nebraska at Kearney
47 miles, SW
•
2.3
York College
54 miles, SE
•
1.9
Hospitals
Howard County Medical Center
3 miles, E
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4.1
Chi Health St Francis
22 miles, S
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2.3
Merrick Medical Center
28 miles, SE
Valley County Health System
35 miles, N
•
3.2
Airports
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
20 miles, S
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1
Kearney Regional Airport
42 miles, SW
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1
Lincoln Airport
95 miles, SE
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1
North Platte Regional Airport-Lee Bird Field
113 miles, W
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1