Platte County, NE

Living in Platte County

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Bikeability 16
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Walkability 39
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 14
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Affordability 81
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Public Safety 87
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Airports 13
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Hospitals 79
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Colleges 37
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Schools 73
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Residents

33k Population +1.5k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age
22% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate30%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$62k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty
15  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office20%
Service13%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$150k Median Home Value +$42k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$618 Median Monthly Rent +$161 (2010–19)
68% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier17%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity61%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas6%
Utility gas30%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Platte County

United States45
Nebraska33

Property Crime in Platte County

United States48
Nebraska45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (21%)(75%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump76%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 1 6
Feb 26 1 6
Mar 37 2 5
Apr 49 3 2
May 60 4 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 75 3 0
Aug 72 3 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 50 2 1
Nov 36 1 4
Dec 24 1 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Platte County

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding33
Tornado23
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Platte County, NE

Private Schools

Private Schools near Platte County, NE

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St Francis Schools
8 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Platte County, NE

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York College
49 miles, S
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Wayne State College
53 miles, NE
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Midland University
54 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Platte County, NE

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Chi Health Schuyler
25 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Platte County, NE

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Lincoln Airport
64 miles, SE
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Eppley Airfield
86 miles, E