Lancaster County, NE

Living in Lancaster County

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Bikeability 46
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Walkability 45
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Commute 86
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Public Transit 31
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Affordability 70
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Public Safety 59
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Airports 19
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Hospitals 86
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Colleges 48
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Schools 68
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Residents

313k Population +34k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
40% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
59% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black4%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate22%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree15%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$61k Median Household Income +$9.7k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
79% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector67%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$177k Median Home Value +$32k (2010–19)
22% Built 2000 or Later
$729 Median Monthly Rent +$160 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity35%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas60%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lancaster County

United States45
Nebraska33

Property Crime in Lancaster County

United States48
Nebraska45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump45%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 1 6
Feb 29 1 6
Mar 40 2 5
Apr 51 3 1
May 62 5 0
Jun 72 5 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 66 3 0
Oct 53 2 1
Nov 39 2 2
Dec 26 1 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lancaster County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding30
Tornado19
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lancaster County, NE

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lancaster County, NE

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Colleges

Colleges near Lancaster County, NE

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Union College
2 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Lancaster County, NE

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Bryan Medical Center
2 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Lancaster County, NE

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Lincoln Airport
6 miles, NW
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Eppley Airfield
55 miles, NE
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