ZIP Code 68859, NE
Living in 68859
Bikeability3
Walkability11
Commute87
Public Transit3
Affordability99
Public Safety90
Airports2
Hospitals59
Colleges42
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools63
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
515Population+1 (2010–19)
51 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
57%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate41%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$26k (2010–19)
74%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
98%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector57%
Self-employed20%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office22%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Walked1%
Worked at home13%
Housing
$73kMedian Home Value+$31k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$258Median Monthly Rent+$32 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached81%
Mobile home12%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier53%
Home Value
Less than $50K31%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity30%
LP gas22%
Utility gas37%
Wood11%
Crime
Violent Crime in 68859
United States45
Nebraska33
Valley County18
Property Crime in 68859
United States48
Nebraska45
Valley County9
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump79%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 27 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 36 | 1 | 3 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 68859
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding35
Tornado34
Blizzard8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 68859, NE
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 68859, NE
St Mary Elementary School
11 miles, NW
New Hope Christian School
35 miles, S
Grand Island Christian School
44 miles, SE
Central Catholic Middle & High School
45 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 68859, NE
University of Nebraska at Kearney
55 miles, S
Hastings College
65 miles, S
York College
77 miles, SE
Concordia University-Nebraska
98 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 68859, NE
Valley County Health System
11 miles, NW
Howard County Medical Center
26 miles, SE
Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical Center
42 miles, W
Chi Health St Francis
45 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 68859, NE
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
44 miles, SE
Kearney Regional Airport
53 miles, S
North Platte Regional Airport-Lee Bird Field
99 miles, W
Lincoln Airport
116 miles, E