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Creighton, NE


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Creighton, Nebraska

Creighton, Nebraska, in Knox county, is 76 miles W of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 131 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 1,270.

The People and Families of Creighton

In Creighton, about 61% of adults are married. Creighton offers a lot of one-person housing.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the city, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in Creighton if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Creighton had a median family income of $38,667. In Creighton, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Creighton.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Creighton Housing

Owners occupy 78% of the housing units in Creighton. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places. One of the strengths of Creighton is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the city?

Commuting

In Creighton, 85% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Creighton, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyCreighton Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyCreighton Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 19%Creighton Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Creighton, NE

Comparing Creighton 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 Citizens109
Age of the Population109
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men64
Male Share of the Population23
Racial Diversity23
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
People Above Poverty65
Median Family Income54
People in Middle Class or Better43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Housing Recently Built23
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