Ralston, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 10/10
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Haven. The area has numerous high-quality hospitals and healthcare facilities within close proximity, offering excellent access to care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
6,445 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,557 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$215,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$704 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,024 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Douglas County
5
Omaha Metro Area
4
Nebraska
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Douglas County
6
Omaha Metro Area
5
Nebraska
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 23
Feb 1 6 27
Mar 2 5 37
Apr 2 1 50
May 5 0 62
Jun 5 0 71
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 2 0 65
Oct 2 1 52
Nov 2 2 37
Dec 1 6 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NE State Senate District 12, NE
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Schools

Wildewood Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Seymour Elementary School
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Ralston High School
<1 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Ralston Middle School
<1 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Xenon International Academy-Omaha
<1 miles, NW • 1.4 star
College of Saint Mary
3 miles, NE • 2.3 star
University of Nebraska at Omaha
4 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Chi Health Bergan Mercy
3 miles, NE • 4.1 star
The Nebraska Methodist Hospital
4 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Eppley Airfield
10 miles, E • 2.8 star
Lincoln Airport
45 miles, W • 1 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
119 miles, W • 1 star
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