ZIP Code 68850, NE
Living in 68850
Bikeability7
Walkability17
Commute97
Public Transit10
Affordability93
Public Safety82
Airports1
Hospitals63
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools35
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation+122 (2010–19)
32 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
71%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black11%
Caucasian31%
Hispanic or Latino56%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school34%
High school graduate30%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector80%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation42%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office16%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$102kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$580Median Monthly Rent+$130 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity63%
LP gas4%
Utility gas31%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 68850
United States45
Nebraska33
Dawson County16
Property Crime in 68850
United States48
Nebraska45
Dawson County14
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 0 | 5 |
| Feb | 29 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 38 | 1 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 2 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 38 | 1 | 3 |
| Dec | 27 | 1 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 68850
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding32
Tornado27
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 68850, NE
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 68850, NE
Sterling West Gothenburg Campus
24 miles, W
All Saints Catholic School
33 miles, SE
Faith Christian School of Kearney
34 miles, E
Catholic High School of Kearney
35 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 68850, NE
University of Nebraska at Kearney
35 miles, E
Hastings College
73 miles, E
York College
113 miles, E
Fort Hays State University
137 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 68850, NE
Lexington Regional Health Center
3 miles, S
Cozad Community Hospital
13 miles, W
Gothenburg Memorial Hospital
23 miles, W
Phelps Memorial Health Center
32 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 68850, NE
Kearney Regional Airport
39 miles, E
North Platte Regional Airport-Lee Bird Field
53 miles, NW
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
75 miles, E
Hays Regional Airport
139 miles, S