Lincoln, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher 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
291,932 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
41.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,991 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$248,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$679 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$910 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lancaster County
4
Lincoln Metro Area
4
Nebraska
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lancaster County
6
Lincoln Metro Area
6
Nebraska
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 24
Feb 1 5 28
Mar 2 4 39
Apr 3 1 51
May 4 0 62
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 2 1 52
Nov 1 2 39
Dec 1 5 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 44%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, NE State Senate District 28, NE
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Schools

Elliott Elementary School
<1 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Purdue University Global-Lincoln
<1 miles, W • 1.4 star
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
College of Hair Design-Downtown
1 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Bryan Medical Center
2 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Chi Health St Elizabeth
3 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Lincoln Airport
5 miles, NW • 1 star
Eppley Airfield
53 miles, E • 2.8 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
86 miles, NW • 1 star
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