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Callaway, NE


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Callaway, Nebraska

Callaway, Nebraska, in Custer county, is 173 miles W of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 207 miles W of Omaha, Nebraska. As of the year 2000 census, 637 people lived in Callaway.

The People and Families of Callaway

In Callaway, about 61% of adults are married.

In Callaway, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in the village, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Callaway had a median family income of $37,000.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from Callaway.

Callaway Housing

An estimated 81% of living spaces in Callaway are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The village housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. In general, Callaway offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the village compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Callaway, 79% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Callaway is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in the village; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyCallaway Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyCallaway Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 12%Callaway Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Callaway Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Callaway, NE

Comparing Callaway 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Racial Diversity46
Well-Paid Single Men31
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better65
College Educated Adults53
People Above Poverty42
Median Family Income43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
People Living Alone86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Housing Recently Built23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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