Norfolk Urban Area, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
48,682 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,629 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$193,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$617 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$682 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.7% 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 1 5 21
Feb 1 5 25
Mar 2 5 35
Apr 3 2 48
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 3 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 2 0 50
Nov 1 3 35
Dec 1 6 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 21% of residents leaning left and 74% leaning right.

Liberal (21%) (75%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 6%

Schools

Lutheran High Northeast
2 miles, E 4.6 star
Norfolk Catholic High School
2 miles, SE 5 star
Bel Air Elementary School
3 miles, E 4.6 star

Colleges

Northeast Community College
5 miles, E 1.9 star
Wayne State College
28 miles, E 1.9 star
Little Priest Tribal College
54 miles, E 1 star

Hospitals

Faith Regional Health Services
2 miles, SE 3.2 star
Providence Medical Center
28 miles, E 4.1 star

Airports

Central Nebraska Regional Airport
86 miles, SW 1 star
Lincoln Airport
91 miles, S 1 star
Eppley Airfield
97 miles, SE 2.8 star