Deshler, NE

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Deshler, NE

Comparing Deshler 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 Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better

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

Deshler Almanac

Deshler Climate

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

Deshler Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Deshler Public Libraries

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Deshler High Schools (2004)

DESHLER HIGH SCHOOL
402-365-7272
Serves 157 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Deshler Colleges

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