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Broken Bow, NE


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Broken Bow, Nebraska

Broken Bow, Nebraska, in Custer county, is 160 miles W of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 192 miles W of Omaha, Nebraska. There are an estimated 3,491 people in the city.

The People and Families of Broken Bow

In Broken Bow, about 58% of adults are married. In Broken Bow, lots of people live on their own.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Broken Bow had a median family income of $37,750. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Broken Bow.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($450) in Broken Bow. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Broken Bow Housing

Approximately 67% of housing in Broken Bow is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Broken Bow.

Commuting

In Broken Bow, 88% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBroken Bow Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Broken Bow Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Broken Bow, NE

Comparing Broken Bow 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 Citizens107
Female Share of the Population99
Age of the Population97
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men54
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Racial Diversity33
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income43
People Above Poverty42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Property Taxes45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Housing Recently Built24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime86
Low Property Crime77
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