Litchfield, 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 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
287 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,438 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$84,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$475 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$488 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sherman 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

Sherman County
1
Nebraska
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (64%) 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 25
Feb 1 5 29
Mar 2 5 37
Apr 3 2 49
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 3 0 75
Aug 3 0 73
Sep 2 0 64
Oct 2 1 51
Nov 1 3 37
Dec 1 5 26

Hazards

Blizzard

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Litchfield Elementary School
<1 miles, N · 2.8star
Litchfield High School
<1 miles, N · 2.8star
Loup City Elementary School
13 miles, E · 2.3star
Loup City High School
13 miles, E · 3.2star
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Colleges

Central Community College
45 miles, SE · 1.4star
Hastings College
56 miles, SE · 2.8star
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Hospitals

Chi Health Good Samaritan
31 miles, S · 3.2star
Kearney Regional Medical Center
32 miles, S · 3.2star
Valley County Health System
33 miles, NE · 3.2star
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Airports

Kearney Regional Airport
31 miles, S · 1star
Lincoln Airport
127 miles, SE · 1star
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