Polk County, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
5,209 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,771 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$177,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$556 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$447 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 6 23
Feb 1 6 28
Mar 2 5 38
Apr 3 1 50
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 3 0 76
Aug 3 0 73
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 2 1 52
Nov 1 2 38
Dec 1 5 26

Hazards

Blizzard

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 20% of residents leaning left and 75% leaning right.

Liberal (20%) (77%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, NE State Senate District 24, NE
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Schools

Osceola Elementary School
2 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Osceola High School
2 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Osceola Middle School
2 miles, SE • 4.1 star

Colleges

York College
22 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Concordia University-Nebraska
31 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Central Community College
47 miles, W • 1.4 star
Doane University
51 miles, S • 2.3 star

Hospitals

Columbus Community Hospital
21 miles, NE • 4.1 star
York General Hospital
21 miles, SW • 3.2 star

Airports

Lincoln Airport
48 miles, SE • 1 star
Kearney Regional Airport
81 miles, W • 1 star
Eppley Airfield
88 miles, E • 2.8 star