Cambridge, NE

Cambridge, Nebraska

Cambridge, Nebraska, in Furnas county, is 187 miles W of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 231 miles W of Omaha, Nebraska. As of the year 2000 census, 1,041 people lived in Cambridge.

The People and Families of Cambridge

In Cambridge, about 62% of adults are married. Cambridge is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cambridge had a median family income of $37,500. Significantly, more adults in Cambridge have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in Nebraska. In the city, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

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

Cambridge Housing

An estimated 71% of living spaces in Cambridge are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Living alone is quite feasible in Cambridge, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Cambridge, 86% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city 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 Cambridge; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 15%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Cambridge, NE

Comparing Cambridge 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
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

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 Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Cambridge Almanac

Cambridge Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Cambridge Public Libraries

More Information for Librarians

Cambridge Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Cambridge residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Cambridge Hospitals

TRI VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM
(Government - Local)
P O BOX 488, 1305 WEST HWY 6 & 34
(308) 697-3329
Emergency Service: Yes

Cambridge High Schools (2004)

CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
308-697-3322
Serves 107 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10

Cambridge Colleges

(List of All Nebraska Colleges)

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