Pender, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
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
1,262 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,419 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$165,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$551 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$652 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Thurston County
1
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

Thurston County
1
Nebraska
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 20
Feb 1 6 25
Mar 2 5 36
Apr 3 2 48
May 4 0 60
Jun 5 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 2 0 50
Nov 1 3 36
Dec 1 7 23

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%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 4%

Schools

Pender High School
<1 miles, NE 4.1 star
Pender Elementary School
<1 miles, NE 4.6 star
Bancroft-Rosalie Jr/Sr High School
10 miles, SE 3.7 star
Bancroft-Rosalie Elementary School
10 miles, SE 3.7 star

Colleges

Little Priest Tribal College
15 miles, E 1 star
Wayne State College
18 miles, NW 1.9 star
Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City
29 miles, NE 1 star

Hospitals

Pender Community Hospital
<1 miles, S 4.1 star
Providence Medical Center
18 miles, NW 4.1 star
St Francis Memorial Hospital
18 miles, S 4.1 star

Airports

Eppley Airfield
70 miles, S 2.8 star
Lincoln Airport
87 miles, SW 1 star
Joe Foss Field
102 miles, N 1.4 star