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Gering, NE


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Gering, Nebraska

Introduction to Gering, Nebraska

Gering, Nebraska, in Scotts Bluff county, is 76 miles NE of Cheyenne, Wyoming and 158 miles NE of Aurora, Colorado. There are 7,751 residents in the city.

Gering History

Gering is the county seat of Scotts Bluff County. The town of Gering began in 1887, founded at a bluff's base, which is now the site of a National Park known as Scotts Bluff National Monument. The city was named after Martin Gering, who established the first hardware and implements store in the town along with Oscar Gardner.

Gering and nearby Attractions

  • Farm and Ranch Museum
  • Oregon Trail Museum
  • Banner County Museum
  • Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area
  • Lake Minatare State Recreation Area
  • Chimney Rock National Historic Site

Things To Do In Gering

Parks like Carl Gray Park, Northfield Park, McLellan Park and Gentry Park provide good recreational facilities. The Church of Christ, Gering Zion Church, the Northfield Assembly of God Church, the Rejoice Lutheran Church and Gering Baptist Church are some of the local churches. Wildlife World, Oregon Trail Park and North Platte Valley Museum are also popular nearby spots.

Gering Transportation

Denver International is the nearest major airport.

Gering Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Chadron State College, Aims Community College, the Metropolitan State College of Denver or the University of Northern Colorado.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Gering Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Gering Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 16%Gering College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 17%Gering Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Gering, NE

Comparing Gering 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 Citizens94
Age of the Population96
Female Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women58
Well-Paid Single Men45
Racial Diversity49
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Male Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty67
College Educated Adults59
People in Middle Class or Better56
Median Family Income46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times107
Working at Home53
Walking and Biking to Work46
Public Transportation Use28

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents83
Housing Recently Built69
People Living Alone63
Affordability of Property Taxes64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime75

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