ZIP Code 68959, NE
Living in 68959
Bikeability27
Walkability67
Commute98
Public Transit27
Affordability79
Public Safety90
Airports2
Hospitals72
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools54
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.7kPopulation+173 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate31%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$2.4k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector68%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office16%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Walked7%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$151kMedian Home Value+$54k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$484Median Monthly Rent+$95 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier37%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas6%
Utility gas65%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in 68959
United States45
Nebraska33
Kearney County11
Property Crime in 68959
United States48
Nebraska45
Kearney County22
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (21%)(75%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump79%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 0 | 5 |
| Feb | 29 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 39 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 2 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 38 | 1 | 3 |
| Dec | 27 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 68959
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding31
Tornado26
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 68959, NE
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 68959, NE
Zion Lutheran School
17 miles, NW
Catholic High School of Kearney
18 miles, NW
Faith Christian School of Kearney
20 miles, NW
Christ Lutheran School
21 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 68959, NE
University of Nebraska at Kearney
18 miles, NW
Hastings College
29 miles, E
York College
75 miles, E
Concordia University-Nebraska
100 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 68959, NE
Kearney County Health Services Hospital
2 miles, NW
Kearney Regional Medical Center
17 miles, NW
Chi Health Good Samaritan
18 miles, NW
Phelps Memorial Health Center
25 miles, W
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 68959, NE
Kearney Regional Airport
17 miles, N
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
46 miles, NE
North Platte Regional Airport-Lee Bird Field
103 miles, NW
Hays Regional Airport
115 miles, S