Wayne County, 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
8/10
visibility
Safety
10/10
local_library
Schools
8/10
local_airport
Airports
2/10
school
Colleges
2/10
accessibility
Hospitals
3/10
- 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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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- 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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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- 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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Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.
Residents
Population
9,786
332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.6 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.4%
64% (US)
College-Educated
29.4%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$67,687
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.3%
88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.8%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$203,700
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$591
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$541
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.4%
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 | 1 | 6 | 20 |
| Feb | 1 | 6 | 25 |
| Mar | 2 | 5 | 36 |
| Apr | 3 | 2 | 48 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 60 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 70 |
| Jul | 3 | 0 | 74 |
| Aug | 3 | 0 | 72 |
| Sep | 3 | 0 | 63 |
| Oct | 2 | 1 | 50 |
| Nov | 1 | 4 | 35 |
| Dec | 1 | 7 | 23 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.
Liberal (27%) (69%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 71%Schools
Winside High School
4 miles, W
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2.8
Winside Elementary School
4 miles, W
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3.7
Wayne Junior High School
5 miles, E
•
2.8
Wayne High School
5 miles, E
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4.6
Colleges
Wayne State College
6 miles, E
•
1.9
Northeast Community College
18 miles, W
•
1.9
Little Priest Tribal College
34 miles, E
•
1
Nebraska Indian Community College
40 miles, SE
•
1
Hospitals
Providence Medical Center
6 miles, E
•
4.1
Faith Regional Health Services
21 miles, W
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3.2
Pender Community Hospital
22 miles, SE
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4.1
Osmond General Hospital
26 miles, NW
Airports
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
40 miles, E
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1
Eppley Airfield
89 miles, SE
•
2.8
Lincoln Airport
96 miles, S
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1
Joe Foss Field
97 miles, NE
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1.4