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Geneva, NE


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Geneva, Nebraska

Geneva, Nebraska, in Fillmore county, is 52 miles W of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 100 miles SW of Omaha, Nebraska. As of the year 2000 census, 2,226 people lived in Geneva.

The People and Families of Geneva

In Geneva, about 62% of adults are married. Geneva 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, Geneva had a median family income of $40,096. Geneva doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line. In the city, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from Geneva.

Crime and Safety

A low crime rate is one of the plusses in the city.

Geneva Housing

An estimated 73% of living spaces in Geneva are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Geneva, 91% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyGeneva Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Geneva Low Property Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 13%Geneva Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Geneva, NE

Comparing Geneva 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 Citizens108
Age of the Population98
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men76
Well-Paid Single Women77
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Male Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better78
College Educated Adults75
Median Family Income55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work64
Public Transportation Use56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
Affordability of Property Taxes45
Housing Recently Built46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime89
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