Nelson, NE
Living in Nelson
Bikeability23
Walkability62
Commute69
Public Transit25
Affordability100
Public Safety96
Airports2
Hospitals70
Colleges45
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools54
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
467Population-158 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
55%Family Households-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate35%
Some College44%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
77%Lived Here Last Year-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector63%
Self-employed16%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office24%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van75%
Walked6%
Worked at home17%
Housing
$44kMedian Home Value+$9.5k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$325Median Monthly Rent+$11 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached94%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier52%
Home Value
Less than $50K54%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas69%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Nelson
United States45
Nebraska33
Nuckolls County7
Property Crime in Nelson
United States48
Nebraska45
Nuckolls County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 30 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 40 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 51 | 2 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 39 | 1 | 2 |
| Dec | 27 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Nelson
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding37
Tornado31
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Nelson, NE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Nelson, NE
Deshler Lutheran School
19 miles, E
St Cecilia Middle Sch/High School
32 miles, NW
Zion Lutheran School
32 miles, NW
St Michael's Elementary School
33 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Nelson, NE
Hastings College
31 miles, NW
York College
53 miles, NE
University of Nebraska at Kearney
64 miles, NW
Doane University
66 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Nelson, NE
Brodstone Memorial Hosp
12 miles, S
Thayer County Health Services
25 miles, E
Webster County Community Hospital
25 miles, W
Jewell County Hospital
29 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Nelson, NE
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
54 miles, N
Kearney Regional Airport
61 miles, NW
Lincoln Airport
82 miles, NE
Salina Regional Airport
100 miles, S