Thomas 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 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
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
626 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,708 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$113,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$455 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$504 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.5% 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 11% of residents leaning left and 85% leaning right.

Liberal (11%) (85%) 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 5 24
Feb 1 5 27
Mar 1 6 36
Apr 2 4 47
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 3 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 2 0 62
Oct 2 1 49
Nov 1 5 35
Dec 1 6 25

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Thedford Elem Attendance Cntr
9 miles, N · 2.8star
Thedford High School
9 miles, N · 3.7star
Elementary School at Halsey
14 miles, E · 3.7star
High School at Dunning
22 miles, SE · 3.7star
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Colleges

Mid-Plains Community College
53 miles, SW · 1.4star
Sinte Gleska University
100 miles, N · 1star
University of Nebraska at Kearney
109 miles, S · 2.3star
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Hospitals

Great Plains Health
52 miles, SW · 3.2star
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Airports

Kearney Regional Airport
111 miles, SE · 1star
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