Elba, NE
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
6/10
home
Housing
9/10
visibility
Safety
9/10
local_library
Schools
6/10
local_airport
Airports
1/10
school
Colleges
2/10
accessibility
Hospitals
2/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- visibility Safety
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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.
Residents
Population
181
332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.2 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.5%
64% (US)
College-Educated
5.1%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$39,063
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.2%
88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.3%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$96,000
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$663
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$478
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.2%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Howard County
2
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
Howard County
1
Grand Island Metro Area
4
Nebraska
4
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.
Liberal (30%) (65%) ConservativeClimate
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 | 24 |
| Feb | 1 | 6 | 28 |
| Mar | 2 | 5 | 38 |
| Apr | 3 | 1 | 49 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 60 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 70 |
| Jul | 3 | 0 | 75 |
| Aug | 3 | 0 | 73 |
| Sep | 3 | 0 | 64 |
| Oct | 2 | 1 | 51 |
| Nov | 1 | 3 | 37 |
| Dec | 1 | 5 | 26 |
Hazards
Blizzard
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Schools
Elba Secondary School
<1 miles, SE
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Elba Elementary School
<1 miles, SE
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St Paul Junior High School
7 miles, SE
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St Paul High School
7 miles, SE
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Colleges
Central Community College
29 miles, S
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University of Nebraska at Kearney
49 miles, SW
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Hastings College
49 miles, S
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York College
59 miles, SE
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Hospitals
Howard County Medical Center
7 miles, SE
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Chi Health St Francis
27 miles, S
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Valley County Health System
29 miles, N
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Merrick Medical Center
32 miles, SE
Airports
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
26 miles, S
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Kearney Regional Airport
45 miles, SW
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Lincoln Airport
99 miles, SE
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North Platte Regional Airport-Lee Bird Field
110 miles, W
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