Thurston, NE
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
9/10
home
Housing
10/10
visibility
Safety
10/10
local_library
Schools
5/10
local_airport
Airports
1/10
school
Colleges
3/10
accessibility
Hospitals
4/10
- 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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Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
- visibility Safety
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Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
- 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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Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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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
118
332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.5 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.2%
64% (US)
College-Educated
14.7%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$71,250
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.6%
88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.3%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$108,600
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$356
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$525
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.6%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Thurston County
1
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
Thurston County
1
Nebraska
4
United States
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | 6 | 20 |
| Feb | 1 | 7 | 25 |
| Mar | 2 | 6 | 36 |
| Apr | 3 | 2 | 49 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 60 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 70 |
| Jul | 3 | 0 | 74 |
| Aug | 3 | 0 | 72 |
| Sep | 3 | 0 | 63 |
| Oct | 2 | 1 | 51 |
| Nov | 1 | 4 | 36 |
| Dec | 1 | 7 | 23 |
Hazards
Blizzard
Excessive Heat Risk
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.
Liberal (34%) (62%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 73%Schools
Pender High School
4 miles, SW
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4.1
Pender Elementary School
4 miles, SW
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4.6
Emerson-Hubbard High School
7 miles, N
•
2.8
Emerson-Hubbard Elementary Sch
7 miles, N
•
2.8
Colleges
Little Priest Tribal College
13 miles, E
•
1
Wayne State College
17 miles, NW
•
1.9
Nebraska Indian Community College
18 miles, SE
•
1
Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City
25 miles, NE
•
1
Hospitals
Pender Community Hospital
5 miles, SW
•
4.1
Providence Medical Center
16 miles, NW
•
4.1
St Francis Memorial Hospital
23 miles, SW
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4.1
Dunes Surgical Hospital
25 miles, NE
Airports
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
23 miles, E
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1
Eppley Airfield
73 miles, S
•
2.8
Lincoln Airport
92 miles, SW
•
1
Joe Foss Field
97 miles, N
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1.4