Phelps County, 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 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
8,983 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,988 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$173,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$591 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$523 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.2% 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 0 5 26
Feb 1 5 29
Mar 2 4 38
Apr 2 1 49
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 3 0 75
Aug 3 0 73
Sep 2 0 64
Oct 2 1 51
Nov 1 3 38
Dec 1 4 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 17% of residents leaning left and 78% leaning right.

Liberal (17%) (80%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 84%
Hillary Clinton 11%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NE State Senate District 33, NE
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Schools

Holdrege Elementary School
5 miles, S • 3.2 star
Holdrege Middle School
5 miles, S • 3.2 star
Holdrege High School
5 miles, S • 3.7 star

Colleges

University of Nebraska at Kearney
21 miles, E • 2.3 star
Hastings College
54 miles, E • 2.8 star
Central Community College
60 miles, E • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Phelps Memorial Health Center
5 miles, S • 5 star
Kearney Regional Medical Center
21 miles, E • 3.2 star
Chi Health Good Samaritan
22 miles, E • 3.2 star

Airports

Kearney Regional Airport
26 miles, E • 1 star
Hays Regional Airport
116 miles, S • 1 star