Perkins County, NE
Living in Perkins County
Bikeability41
Walkability21
Commute100
Public Transit9
Affordability84
Public Safety91
Airports8
Hospitals61
Colleges42
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools74
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.9kPopulation-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
$66kMedian 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
$118kMedian Home Value+$41k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$435Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Perkins County, NE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Perkins County, NE
St Lukes Elementary School
19 miles, N
St Paul's Lutheran School
19 miles, N
St Patrick High School
49 miles, NE
St Patrick Jr Sr High School
49 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Perkins County, NE
University of Nebraska at Kearney
133 miles, E
Chadron State College
153 miles, NW
University of Northern Colorado
164 miles, W
Hastings College
171 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Perkins County, NE
Perkins County Health Services
5 miles, W
Ogallala Community Hospital
21 miles, N
Chase County Community Hospital
23 miles, S
Sedgwick County Memorial Hospital
35 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Perkins County, NE
North Platte Regional Airport-Lee Bird Field
53 miles, E
Kearney Regional Airport
137 miles, E
Cheyenne Regional Airport-Jerry Olson Field
167 miles, W