Buffalo County, NE

Living in Buffalo County

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Bikeability 31
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Walkability 36
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Commute 97
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Public Transit 15
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Affordability 70
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Public Safety 78
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Airports 2
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Hospitals 64
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Colleges 45
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Schools 50
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Residents

49k Population +3.8k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
35% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate26%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$59k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
17  mi Average Commute
77% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$175k Median Home Value +$46k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$631 Median Monthly Rent +$139 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home7%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier15%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity40%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas53%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Buffalo County

United States45
Nebraska33

Property Crime in Buffalo County

United States48
Nebraska45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (25%)(71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump69%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 1 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 Buffalo County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding31
Tornado25
Blizzard6
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Buffalo County, NE

Private Schools

Private Schools near Buffalo County, NE

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Zion Lutheran School
11 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Buffalo County, NE

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Hastings College
41 miles, SE
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York College
78 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Buffalo County, NE

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Airports

Airports near Buffalo County, NE

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Lincoln Airport
121 miles, E