Sutherland, 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 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
1,224 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$176,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$668 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$506 $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

Lincoln County
4
North Platte Urban 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

Lincoln County
6
North Platte Urban Area
6
Nebraska
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 18% of residents leaning left and 76% leaning right.

Liberal (18%) (78%) Conservative

Climate

Monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers with heavy seasonal rainfall and relatively dry winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 26
Feb 1 5 30
Mar 1 5 38
Apr 2 3 48
May 3 0 58
Jun 3 0 68
Jul 3 0 74
Aug 2 0 73
Sep 2 0 63
Oct 1 1 50
Nov 1 4 37
Dec 0 5 26

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Sutherland Elementary School
<1 miles, W · 2.8star
Sutherland High School
<1 miles, W · 3.2star
Hershey Elementary School
6 miles, SE · 3.7star
Hershey High School
6 miles, SE · 3.2star
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Colleges

Mid-Plains Community College
20 miles, SE · 1.4star
University of Nebraska at Kearney
110 miles, SE · 2.3star
Northeastern Junior College
114 miles, W · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Great Plains Health
18 miles, SE · 3.2star
Perkins County Health Services
38 miles, W · 4.1star
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Airports

Kearney Regional Airport
114 miles, SE · 1star
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