Seward, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
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 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
7,665 332.4M (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%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 7%

Schools

Seward High School
<1 miles, N 4.1 star
Seward Elementary School
1 miles, NE 4.6 star

Colleges

Concordia University-Nebraska
<1 miles, NE 2.3 star
Doane University
21 miles, S 2.3 star
College of Hair Design-Downtown
22 miles, SE 1.4 star
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
22 miles, SE 2.8 star

Hospitals

Memorial Health Care Systems
<1 miles, E 3.2 star

Airports

Lincoln Airport
18 miles, SE 1 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
64 miles, NW 1 star
Eppley Airfield
68 miles, E 2.8 star
Kearney Regional Airport
101 miles, W 1 star