Perkins County, NE

Living in Perkins County

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Bikeability 41
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Walkability 21
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 84
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 8
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Hospitals 61
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Colleges 42
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Schools 74
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Residents

2.9k Population -82 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age
28% College-Educated +10% (2010–19)
68% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Black<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate26%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$66k Median Household Income +$19k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
15  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government15%
Private sector58%
Self-employed16%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office17%
Service13%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home10%

Housing

$118k Median Home Value +$41k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$435 Median Monthly Rent +$70 (2010–19)
66% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier28%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas29%
Utility gas36%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Perkins County

United States45
Nebraska33

Property Crime in Perkins County

United States48
Nebraska45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (16%)(81%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton11%
Donald Trump84%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 0 4
Feb 31 0 5
Mar 39 1 5
Apr 48 2 3
May 58 3 0
Jun 69 3 0
Jul 75 3 0
Aug 73 2 0
Sep 63 1 0
Oct 50 1 1
Nov 37 1 4
Dec 27 0 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Perkins County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding42
Tornado44
Blizzard10
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Perkins County, NE

Private Schools

Private Schools near Perkins County, NE

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St Patrick High School
49 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Perkins County, NE

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Chadron State College
153 miles, NW
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Hastings College
171 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Perkins County, NE

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Airports

Airports near Perkins County, NE

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