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Chadron, NE


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Chadron, Nebraska

Chadron, Nebraska, in Dawes county, is 87 miles S of Rapid City, South Dakota (center to center) and 236 miles NE of Aurora, Colorado. The city contains a population of approximately 5,634.

The People and Families of Chadron

In Chadron, about 39% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Chadron, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chadron had a median family income of $44,420. Interestingly, lots of people in Chadron have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Chadron favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,250. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Chadron.

Chadron Housing

Chadron has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 56% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Chadron, 86% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Chadron can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyChadron Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyChadron College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Chadron Low Property Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Chadron Affordability of Rents
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Chadron Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Chadron, NE

Comparing Chadron 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 Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Women58
Senior Citizens42
Well-Paid Single Men33
Racial Diversity38
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income58
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use39
Working at Home21
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents95
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Housing Recently Built37

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime97

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