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Beaver City, NE


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Beaver City, Nebraska

Beaver City, Nebraska, in Furnas county, is 172 miles W of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 215 miles NW of Wichita, Kansas. There are an estimated 641 people in the city.

The People and Families of Beaver City

In Beaver City, about 60% of adults are married. In Beaver City, lots of people live on their own.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places. Beaver City has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Beaver City had a median family income of $38,594.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Beaver City Housing

Approximately 81% of housing in Beaver City is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in Beaver City than you'll find in other cities. The city is known in Nebraska for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Beaver City.

Commuting

In Beaver City, 91% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in Beaver City than other cities.

High Points

Beaver City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBeaver City Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Beaver City Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Beaver City Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Beaver City Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Beaver City, NE

Comparing Beaver City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population109
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women65
Racial Diversity57
Well-Paid Single Men42
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
Median Family Income54
People Above Poverty42
People in Middle Class or Better42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times106
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home53
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Property Taxes710
Housing Recently Built11
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