Thurston, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car 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
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
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%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 4%

Schools

Pender High School
4 miles, SW 4.1 star
Pender Elementary School
4 miles, SW 4.6 star
Emerson-Hubbard High School
7 miles, N 2.8 star
Emerson-Hubbard Elementary Sch
7 miles, N 2.8 star

Colleges

Little Priest Tribal College
13 miles, E 1 star
Wayne State College
17 miles, NW 1.9 star
Nebraska Indian Community College
18 miles, SE 1 star
Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City
25 miles, NE 1 star

Hospitals

Pender Community Hospital
5 miles, SW 4.1 star
Providence Medical Center
16 miles, NW 4.1 star
St Francis Memorial Hospital
23 miles, SW 4.1 star

Airports

Eppley Airfield
73 miles, S 2.8 star
Lincoln Airport
92 miles, SW 1 star
Joe Foss Field
97 miles, N 1.4 star