Wausa, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
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
587 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,125 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$79,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$475 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$550 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Knox 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

Knox County
1
Nebraska
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 21
Feb 1 6 25
Mar 2 6 35
Apr 3 3 47
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 3 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 2 1 50
Nov 1 5 35
Dec 1 6 22

Hazards

Blizzard

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 75%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NE State Senate District 40, NE
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Schools

Wausa High School
<1 miles, W • 4.1 star
Wausa Elementary School
<1 miles, W • 3.2 star
Bloomfield Elementary School
8 miles, N • 4.6 star
Bloomfield Jr-Sr High School
8 miles, N • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Mount Marty College
27 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Northeast Community College
32 miles, S • 1.9 star
Wayne State College
32 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
27 miles, NE • 5 star
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Airports

Joe Foss Field
85 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
113 miles, SW • 1 star
Eppley Airfield
118 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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