Platte County, NE
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
9/10
home
Housing
7/10
visibility
Safety
8/10
local_library
Schools
7/10
local_airport
Airports
3/10
school
Colleges
6/10
accessibility
Hospitals
2/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
- visibility Safety
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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
- local_library Schools
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Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.
Residents
Population
34,358
332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.4 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.8%
64% (US)
College-Educated
24.1%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$72,335
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.2%
88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.4%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$207,800
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$597
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$739
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.4%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Columbus 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
Columbus Urban Area
3
Nebraska
4
United States
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | 6 | 22 |
| Feb | 1 | 6 | 26 |
| Mar | 2 | 5 | 37 |
| Apr | 3 | 1 | 49 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 60 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 70 |
| Jul | 3 | 0 | 75 |
| Aug | 3 | 0 | 72 |
| Sep | 3 | 0 | 64 |
| Oct | 2 | 1 | 51 |
| Nov | 1 | 3 | 36 |
| Dec | 1 | 5 | 24 |
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%) (76%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 77%Schools
Platte Center Elementary School
3 miles, S
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3.7
St Johns Lutheran School
7 miles, E
Humphrey Elementary School
8 miles, NE
•
2.8
Humphrey Jr-Sr High School
8 miles, NE
•
4.1
Colleges
Northeast Community College
33 miles, NE
•
1.9
York College
49 miles, SW
•
1.9
Concordia University-Nebraska
51 miles, S
•
2.3
Wayne State College
53 miles, NE
•
1.9
Hospitals
Columbus Community Hospital
11 miles, S
•
4.1
Genoa Community Hospital
15 miles, W
Chi Health Schuyler
25 miles, SE
Boone County Health Center
26 miles, NW
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5
Airports
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
59 miles, SW
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1
Lincoln Airport
64 miles, S
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1
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
81 miles, E
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1
Eppley Airfield
86 miles, SE
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2.8