State Senate District 42, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
37,588 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,028 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$180,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$590 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$637 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.8% 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 0 4 25
Feb 0 5 29
Mar 1 4 37
Apr 2 3 47
May 3 0 58
Jun 3 0 68
Jul 3 0 74
Aug 2 0 72
Sep 1 0 62
Oct 1 1 49
Nov 1 4 36
Dec 0 4 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 78%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 6%

Schools

Tryon Elementary
14 miles, N 3.7 star
Mc Pherson County Secondary School
14 miles, N 3.7 star
Buffalo Elementary School
15 miles, S 1.9 star
Madison Middle School
15 miles, S 2.8 star

Colleges

Mid-Plains Community College
18 miles, S 1.4 star
University of Nebraska at Kearney
102 miles, SE 2.3 star
Northeastern Junior College
132 miles, W 1.9 star

Hospitals

Great Plains Health
17 miles, S 3.2 star
Gothenburg Memorial Hospital
47 miles, SE 3.2 star

Airports

Kearney Regional Airport
106 miles, SE 1 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
135 miles, SE 1 star