ZIP Code 68856, NE
Living in 68856
Bikeability38
Walkability74
Commute100
Public Transit32
Affordability93
Public Safety86
Airports1
Hospitals55
Colleges42
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools71
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
723Population+3 (2010–19)
30 y Median Age-12 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
76%Family Households+9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate28%
Some College46%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone24%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$9.6k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty
16 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K36%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K5%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector67%
Self-employed14%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office15%
Service10%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Walked8%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$120kMedian Home Value+$52k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$507Median Monthly Rent+$266 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached90%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier38%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity47%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas37%
Utility gas2%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in 68856
United States45
Nebraska33
Custer County16
Property Crime in 68856
United States48
Nebraska45
Custer County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (15%)(81%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton9%
Donald Trump86%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 0 | 5 |
| Feb | 27 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 37 | 1 | 5 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 36 | 1 | 4 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 68856
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding31
Tornado33
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 68856, NE
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 68856, NE
St Mary Elementary School
43 miles, E
Sterling West Gothenburg Campus
47 miles, SW
Our Redeemer Lutheran School
58 miles, SW
St Patrick Jr Sr High School
59 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 68856, NE
University of Nebraska at Kearney
68 miles, SE
Hastings College
98 miles, SE
York College
123 miles, E
Concordia University-Nebraska
146 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 68856, NE
Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical Center
12 miles, SE
Callaway District Hospital
19 miles, SW
Valley County Health System
43 miles, E
Gothenburg Memorial Hospital
46 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 68856, NE
North Platte Regional Airport-Lee Bird Field
56 miles, SW
Kearney Regional Airport
69 miles, SE
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
86 miles, SE
Lincoln Airport
164 miles, E