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Curtis, NE


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Curtis, Nebraska

Curtis, Nebraska, in Frontier county, is 202 miles W of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 235 miles E of Aurora, Colorado. The city has a population of 832.

The People and Families of Curtis

In Curtis, about 54% of adults are married. Lots of people in Curtis live independently, in one-person housing.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Curtis had a median family income of $36,458. Curtis benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in the city.

Political Inclinations

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

Curtis Housing

In Curtis, 63% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here.

Commuting

In Curtis, 76% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Curtis; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyCurtis Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Curtis Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 11%Curtis College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Curtis, NE

Comparing Curtis 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens64
Well-Paid Single Men66
Racial Diversity46
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Age of the Population22
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income42
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times107
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Rents86
Affordability of Property Taxes56
Housing Recently Built24
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