Blackbird Township, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
1,071 332.4M (US)
Median Age
21.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
81.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
7.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$38,958 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
50.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$53,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$489 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$279 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
21.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Thurston 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

Thurston County
1
Nebraska
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right.

Liberal (51%) (45%) 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 6 20
Feb 1 6 25
Mar 2 5 36
Apr 3 2 49
May 4 0 60
Jun 5 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 2 0 51
Nov 1 3 36
Dec 1 7 23

Hazards

Blizzard

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Umo N Ho N Nation Middle Sch
2 miles, SW · 1star
Umo N Ho N Nation Elem School
2 miles, SW · 1star
Umo N Ho N Nation High School
2 miles, SW · 2.3star
Walthill Elementary School
7 miles, NW · 1star
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Colleges

Little Priest Tribal College
9 miles, N · 1star
Morningside College
23 miles, N · 2.3star
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Hospitals

Burgess Health Center
15 miles, SE · 4.1star
Pender Community Hospital
19 miles, W · 4.1star
Mercyone Siouxland
25 miles, N · 2.3star
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Airports

Eppley Airfield
62 miles, S · 2.8star
Lincoln Airport
92 miles, SW · 1star
Joe Foss Field
102 miles, N · 1.4star
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