Ord Township, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
2,551 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,181 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$121,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$444 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$485 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Valley County
2
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

Valley County
1
Nebraska
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 22% of residents leaning left and 73% leaning right.

Liberal (22%) (74%) 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 0 6 23
Feb 1 5 27
Mar 2 5 37
Apr 3 2 48
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 3 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 2 0 63
Oct 2 1 50
Nov 1 3 36
Dec 1 5 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Ord Jr-Sr High School
1 miles, S · 4.1star
Ord Elementary School
2 miles, S · 3.2star
Burwell Jr-Sr High School
15 miles, N · 4.1star

Colleges

Central Community College
59 miles, S · 1.4star
University of Nebraska at Kearney
64 miles, SW · 2.3star
Hastings College
77 miles, S · 2.8star
Northeast Community College
84 miles, E · 1.9star

Hospitals

Valley County Health System
2 miles, SW · 3.2star
Howard County Medical Center
37 miles, S · 4.1star
Boone County Health Center
48 miles, E · 5star

Airports

Kearney Regional Airport
62 miles, SW · 1star
Lincoln Airport
125 miles, SE · 1star