Furnas County, NE
Living in Furnas County
Bikeability32
Walkability50
Commute100
Public Transit19
Affordability98
Public Safety84
Airports1
Hospitals64
Colleges40
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools54
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.7kPopulation-195 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age
17%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate33%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty
15 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector66%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office17%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$73kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$400Median Monthly Rent+$124 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier45%
Home Value
Less than $50K33%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas7%
Utility gas58%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Furnas County
United States45
Nebraska33
Property Crime in Furnas County
United States48
Nebraska45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (19%)(78%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton13%
Donald Trump82%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 0 | 5 |
| Feb | 30 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 40 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 2 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 38 | 1 | 3 |
| Dec | 27 | 1 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Furnas County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding42
Tornado40
Blizzard9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Furnas County, NE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Furnas County, NE
All Saints Catholic School
34 miles, NE
Sterling West Gothenburg Campus
53 miles, N
Zion Lutheran School
56 miles, NE
Faith Christian School of Kearney
56 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Furnas County, NE
University of Nebraska at Kearney
55 miles, NE
Hastings College
85 miles, E
Fort Hays State University
96 miles, S
York College
131 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Furnas County, NE
Tri Valley Health System
15 miles, NW
Norton County Hospital
24 miles, S
Harlan County Health System
29 miles, E
Phelps Memorial Health Center
33 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Furnas County, NE
Kearney Regional Airport
60 miles, NE
North Platte Regional Airport-Lee Bird Field
76 miles, NW
Hays Regional Airport
99 miles, S
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
100 miles, NE