Broken Bow, NE

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):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Broken Bow Almanac

Broken Bow Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Broken Bow Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Broken Bow Public Libraries

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Broken Bow Hospitals

JENNIE M MELHAM MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
145 MEMORIAL DRIVE
(308) 872-6891
Emergency Service: Yes

Broken Bow High Schools (2004)

BROKEN BOW HIGH SCHOOL
1135 NORTH H ST
308-872-2475
Serves 283 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

SANDHILLS EDUC SERVICES COOP
308-872-5606
A Special Education School
Serves 24 students.

Broken Bow Colleges

(List of All Nebraska Colleges)

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