Western, NE
Living in Western
Bikeability
53
Walkability
50
Commute
42
Public Transit
64
Affordability
100
Public Safety
82
Airports
13
Hospitals
81
Colleges
47
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
48
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
252
Population
+2 (2010–19)
53 y
Median Age
+6 (2010–19)
9%
College-Educated
+1% (2010–19)
48%
Family Households
-20% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years39%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate49%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household48%
Householder living alone47%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$39k
Median Household Income
+$2.1k (2010–19)
88%
Above Poverty
-3% (2010–19)
29 mi
Average Commute
88%
Lived Here Last Year
-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector73%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts12%
Sales and office19%
Service26%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation7%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$46k
Median Home Value
+$7.1k (2010–19)
6%
Built 2000 or Later
$400
Median Monthly Rent
-$13 (2010–19)
72%
Owner-Occupied
+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached97%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier43%
Home Value
Less than $50K57%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K6%
$250K to $299K6%
House Heating Type
Electricity30%
LP gas9%
Utility gas54%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Western
United States45
Nebraska33
Saline County43
Property Crime in Western
United States48
Nebraska45
Saline County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 29 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 40 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 40 | 1 | 2 |
| Dec | 27 | 1 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Western
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding40
Tornado32
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Western, NE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Western, NE
Zion Lutheran School
6 miles, W
St Pauls Lutheran School
12 miles, SE
St James Elementary School
21 miles, NE
Grace Lutheran School
23 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Western, NE
Doane University
21 miles, NE
Concordia University-Nebraska
37 miles, N
York College
39 miles, NW
Union College
39 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Western, NE
Jefferson Community Health & Life
16 miles, S
Warren Memorial Hospital
19 miles, N
Crete Area Medical Center
22 miles, NE
Fillmore County Hospital
22 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Western, NE
Lincoln Airport
39 miles, NE
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
70 miles, NW
Manhattan Regional Airport
91 miles, S
Eppley Airfield
93 miles, NE