Jefferson County, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
7,155 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,568 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$117,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$498 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$421 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Nebraska
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (63%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 24
Feb 1 5 29
Mar 2 3 40
Apr 2 1 50
May 5 0 62
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 2 0 66
Oct 2 0 52
Nov 1 2 39
Dec 1 5 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Fairbury Jr-Sr High School
3 miles, SW · 3.7star
Jefferson Intermediate School
3 miles, SW · 2.3star
Diller-Odell Elem School
12 miles, SE · 4.6star
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Colleges

Doane University
32 miles, NE · 2.3star
College of Hair Design-East Campus
48 miles, NE · 1.4star
Union College
49 miles, NE · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Thayer County Health Services
24 miles, W · 4.1star
Hanover Hospital
24 miles, S
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Airports

Lincoln Airport
51 miles, NE · 1star
Manhattan Regional Airport
76 miles, S · 1star
Salina Regional Airport
100 miles, SW · 1star
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