Firth, NE

Firth, Nebraska

Firth, Nebraska, in Lancaster county, is 19 miles S of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 61 miles SW of Omaha, Nebraska. The village is part of the Lincoln metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 564 people people live in Firth.

The People and Families of Firth

In Firth, about 60% of adults are married. Homes in Firth tend to contain married couples. The people of the village spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Firth nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Firth had a median family income of $52,083. Overall, families in Firth are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the village are below middle class. Firth does not have a large underclass. As it happens, more people than usual in the village are able to work from their homes.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Firth.

Firth Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Firth, about 79% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the village tends to be newer than in most villages.

Commuting

In Firth, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 7%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 7%

Comparative Profile of Firth, NE

Comparing Firth 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

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

Firth Almanac

Firth Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Firth Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Firth High Schools (2004)

NORRIS HIGH SCHOOL
402-791-0010
Serves 542 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

Firth Colleges

(List of All Nebraska Colleges)

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