Garfield County, NE
Living in Garfield County
Bikeability
40
Walkability
80
Commute
100
Public Transit
36
Affordability
88
Public Safety
100
Airports
2
Hospitals
61
Colleges
37
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
78
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2k
Population
-80 (2010–19)
51 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
25%
College-Educated
+11% (2010–19)
68%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over15%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate31%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$53k
Median Household Income
+$14k (2010–19)
90%
Above Poverty
+4% (2010–19)
14 mi
Average Commute
91%
Lived Here Last Year
+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K32%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector53%
Self-employed24%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office20%
Service12%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van81%
Walked9%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$105k
Median Home Value
+$31k (2010–19)
11%
Built 2000 or Later
$298
Median Monthly Rent
+$66 (2010–19)
56%
Owner-Occupied
-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier39%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K12%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity36%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas17%
Utility gas37%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Garfield County
United States45
Nebraska33
Property Crime in Garfield County
United States48
Nebraska45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (17%)(79%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton12%
Donald Trump84%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 35 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 35 | 1 | 4 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Garfield County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding29
Tornado32
Blizzard6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Garfield County, NE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Garfield County, NE
St Mary Elementary School
21 miles, S
St Marys Schools
41 miles, N
St Joseph Elementary School
43 miles, N
St Boniface Elementary School
45 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Garfield County, NE
University of Nebraska at Kearney
84 miles, S
Hastings College
96 miles, S
York College
101 miles, SE
Wayne State College
102 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Garfield County, NE
Valley County Health System
21 miles, S
Avera St Anthony's Hospital
41 miles, N
West Holt Memorial Hospital
43 miles, N
Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical Center
49 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Garfield County, NE
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
73 miles, SE
Kearney Regional Airport
82 miles, S
North Platte Regional Airport-Lee Bird Field
105 miles, SW
Lincoln Airport
135 miles, SE