Wayne, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
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
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
6,055 332.4M (US)
Median Age
23.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,804 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
74.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
13 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
30.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$198,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$605 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$543 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wayne 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

Wayne County
1
Nebraska
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 20
Feb 1 6 25
Mar 2 6 36
Apr 3 3 48
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 4 34
Dec 1 7 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NE State Senate District 17, NE
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Schools

Tower School
<1 miles, NE
Wayne Elementary School
<1 miles, W • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Wayne State College
<1 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Northeast Community College
24 miles, W • 1.9 star
Little Priest Tribal College
28 miles, SE • 1 star
Nebraska Indian Community College
35 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Providence Medical Center
<1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Pender Community Hospital
18 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Faith Regional Health Services
27 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Eppley Airfield
86 miles, S • 2.8 star
Joe Foss Field
94 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Lincoln Airport
97 miles, S • 1 star
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