Bancroft Township, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
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
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
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
698 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$104,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$479 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$651 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cuming 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

Cuming County
1
Nebraska
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 72% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (72%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 21
Feb 1 5 26
Mar 2 5 36
Apr 3 1 49
May 4 0 60
Jun 5 0 70
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 2 0 51
Nov 1 3 36
Dec 1 6 23

Hazards

Blizzard

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Pender High School
6 miles, NW · 4.1star
Pender Elementary School
6 miles, NW · 4.6star

Colleges

Little Priest Tribal College
14 miles, NE · 1star
Wayne State College
24 miles, NW · 1.9star

Hospitals

Pender Community Hospital
6 miles, NW · 4.1star
St Francis Memorial Hospital
16 miles, SW · 4.1star
Providence Medical Center
24 miles, NW · 4.1star

Airports

Eppley Airfield
64 miles, S · 2.8star
Lincoln Airport
84 miles, SW · 1star
Joe Foss Field
106 miles, N · 1.4star