Central City, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
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
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
3,039 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,012 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$158,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$528 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$562 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Merrick County
1
Grand Island Metro Area
3
Nebraska
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Merrick County
1
Grand Island Metro Area
4
Nebraska
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 23% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (23%) (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 6 25
Feb 1 6 29
Mar 2 5 39
Apr 3 1 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 3 0 76
Aug 3 0 74
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 2 1 52
Nov 1 3 38
Dec 1 5 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Central City Elementary School
<1 miles, E · 2.8star
Central City High School
<1 miles, S · 4.1star
Central City Middle School
<1 miles, S · 1.9star
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Colleges

Central Community College
25 miles, W · 1.4star
York College
28 miles, SE · 1.9star
Hastings College
41 miles, SW · 2.8star
Concordia University-Nebraska
49 miles, SE · 2.3star
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Hospitals

Memorial Hospital
17 miles, SW · 3.2star
Chi Health St Francis
23 miles, W · 2.3star
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Airports

Kearney Regional Airport
59 miles, W · 1star
Lincoln Airport
67 miles, SE · 1star
Eppley Airfield
110 miles, E · 2.8star
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