Wauneta, NE
Living in Wauneta
Bikeability38
Walkability63
Commute94
Public Transit47
Affordability100
Public Safety98
Airports14
Hospitals55
Colleges48
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools48
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
733Population+6 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-14 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
56%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over17%
Diversity
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate29%
Some College43%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty
19 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+14% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K28%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed16%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance24%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office24%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation2%
Walked6%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$70kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
$315Median Monthly Rent+$69 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied-14% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached94%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 194917%
Built 1939 or earlier39%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K46%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K4%
$250K to $299K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity43%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas48%
Utility gas2%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wauneta
United States45
Nebraska33
Chase County3
Property Crime in Wauneta
United States48
Nebraska45
Chase County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (10%)(87%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton5%
Donald Trump91%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 0 | 5 |
| Feb | 30 | 0 | 5 |
| Mar | 39 | 1 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 2 | 3 |
| May | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 37 | 1 | 3 |
| Dec | 27 | 0 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wauneta
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding25
Tornado26
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wauneta, NE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wauneta, NE
St Lukes Elementary School
52 miles, N
St Paul's Lutheran School
52 miles, N
St Patrick High School
59 miles, NE
St Patrick Jr Sr High School
59 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Wauneta, NE
University of Nebraska at Kearney
121 miles, E
Fort Hays State University
152 miles, SE
Hastings College
158 miles, E
National American University-Garden City
171 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wauneta, NE
Chase County Community Hospital
16 miles, NW
Dundy County Hospital
26 miles, S
Perkins County Health Services
35 miles, NW
Community Hospital
43 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Wauneta, NE
North Platte Regional Airport-Lee Bird Field
61 miles, NE
Kearney Regional Airport
126 miles, E
Hays Regional Airport
156 miles, SE