Pierce County, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
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
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
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
7,312 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$75,938 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$182,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$572 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$498 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Norfolk Urban Area
2
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

Norfolk Urban Area
3
Nebraska
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 21
Feb 1 6 25
Mar 2 6 35
Apr 3 3 48
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 3 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 2 1 49
Nov 1 4 35
Dec 1 6 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 16% of residents leaning left and 79% leaning right.

Liberal (16%) (81%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 85%
Hillary Clinton 10%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NE State Senate District 40, NE
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Schools

Pierce Jr/Sr High School
6 miles, S • 4.6 star
Pierce Elementary School
6 miles, S • 3.7 star
St Mary's School
6 miles, NE
Osmond High School
7 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Northeast Community College
19 miles, S • 1.9 star
Wayne State College
30 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Mount Marty College
43 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Faith Regional Health Services
18 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Central Nebraska Regional Airport
97 miles, SW • 1 star
Joe Foss Field
101 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Lincoln Airport
108 miles, S • 1 star
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