Amherst Public Schools, NE
Living in Amherst Public Schools
Bikeability29
Walkability51
Commute66
Public Transit19
Affordability73
Public Safety86
Airports1
Hospitals63
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools83
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
843Population-419 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
28%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
70%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate27%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$69kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty
25 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K5%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K22%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector66%
Self-employed14%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office17%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$166kMedian Home Value+$43k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$531Median Monthly Rent+$46 (2010–19)
71%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached88%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier30%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity37%
LP gas21%
Utility gas39%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Amherst Public Schools
United States45
Nebraska33
Buffalo County23
Property Crime in Amherst Public Schools
United States48
Nebraska45
Buffalo County40
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (21%)(75%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 0 | 5 |
| Feb | 29 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 39 | 2 | 5 |
| 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 | 37 | 1 | 3 |
| Dec | 26 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Amherst Public Schools
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding31
Tornado27
Blizzard6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Amherst Public Schools, NE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Amherst Public Schools, NE
Faith Christian School of Kearney
13 miles, SE
Catholic High School of Kearney
15 miles, SE
Zion Lutheran School
16 miles, SE
All Saints Catholic School
30 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Amherst Public Schools, NE
University of Nebraska at Kearney
15 miles, SE
Hastings College
51 miles, SE
York College
89 miles, E
Concordia University-Nebraska
114 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Amherst Public Schools, NE
Chi Health Good Samaritan
15 miles, SE
Kearney Regional Medical Center
16 miles, SE
Lexington Regional Health Center
26 miles, W
Phelps Memorial Health Center
30 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Amherst Public Schools, NE
Kearney Regional Airport
17 miles, SE
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
51 miles, E
North Platte Regional Airport-Lee Bird Field
75 miles, W
Lincoln Airport
131 miles, E