Whitney, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
57 332.4M (US)
Median Age
62.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
36.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$36,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$533 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$450 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Dawes 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

Dawes County
2
Nebraska
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 25
Feb 1 7 28
Mar 1 9 36
Apr 2 6 45
May 3 1 55
Jun 3 0 66
Jul 2 0 73
Aug 2 0 72
Sep 2 0 61
Oct 1 3 48
Nov 1 6 34
Dec 0 7 25

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 22% of residents leaning left and 73% leaning right.

Liberal (22%) (73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 13%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NE State Senate District 43, NE
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Schools

Crawford High School
10 miles, W • 2.8 star
Crawford Elementary School
10 miles, W • 3.7 star
Chadron Intermediate
13 miles, E • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Chadron State College
13 miles, E • 2.3 star
Oglala Lakota College
65 miles, E • 1 star
Western Nebraska Community College
66 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Eastern Wyoming College
68 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Box Butte General Hospital
50 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Rapid City Regional Airport
88 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
157 miles, NW • 1 star
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