Seward, NE
Livability
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Bikeability
3/10
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Walkability
2/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
8/10
home
Housing
7/10
visibility
Safety
9/10
local_library
Schools
8/10
local_airport
Airports
2/10
school
Colleges
4/10
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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Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
- local_library Schools
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Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.
Residents
Population
7,665
332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.9 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.7%
64% (US)
College-Educated
37.2%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$70,000
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.1%
88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.0%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$232,500
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$654
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$817
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.0%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Seward County
1
Lincoln 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
Seward County
1
Lincoln Metro Area
6
Nebraska
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | 5 | 24 |
| Feb | 1 | 5 | 28 |
| Mar | 2 | 4 | 38 |
| Apr | 3 | 1 | 50 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 62 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 72 |
| Jul | 4 | 0 | 77 |
| Aug | 3 | 0 | 74 |
| Sep | 3 | 0 | 66 |
| Oct | 2 | 1 | 53 |
| Nov | 1 | 2 | 38 |
| Dec | 1 | 5 | 26 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.
Liberal (28%) (68%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 69%Schools
St John Lutheran School
<1 miles, NE
Seward High School
<1 miles, N
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4.1
St Vincent Depaul School
1 miles, NE
Seward Elementary School
1 miles, NE
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4.6
Colleges
Concordia University-Nebraska
<1 miles, NE
•
2.3
Doane University
21 miles, S
•
2.3
College of Hair Design-Downtown
22 miles, SE
•
1.4
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
22 miles, SE
•
2.8
Hospitals
Memorial Health Care Systems
<1 miles, E
•
3.2
Warren Memorial Hospital
20 miles, SW
Crete Area Medical Center
20 miles, S
Lincoln Regional Center
21 miles, SE
Airports
Lincoln Airport
18 miles, SE
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1
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
64 miles, NW
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1
Eppley Airfield
68 miles, E
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2.8
Kearney Regional Airport
101 miles, W
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1