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Deshler, NE


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Deshler, Nebraska

Deshler, Nebraska, in Thayer county, is 72 miles SW of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 121 miles SW of Omaha, Nebraska. As of the year 2000 census, 879 people lived in Deshler.

The People and Families of Deshler

In Deshler, about 60% of adults are married. Deshler 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.

If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Deshler had a median family income of $38,942.

Political Inclinations

Deshler residents donated more money ($500) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Deshler Housing

An estimated 79% of living spaces in Deshler 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. In general, Deshler offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the city compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Deshler, 88% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Deshler 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 city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyDeshler Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 6%Deshler Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Deshler Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Deshler Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Deshler, NE

Comparing Deshler 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 Population77
Well-Paid Single Men77
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Racial Diversity46
Male Share of the Population45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income54
People Above Poverty42
College Educated Adults42
People in Middle Class or Better31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home42
Public Transportation Use45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Property Taxes710
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Housing Recently Built22
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