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Holdrege, NE


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Holdrege, Nebraska

Holdrege, Nebraska, in Phelps county, is 144 miles W of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 188 miles W of Omaha, Nebraska. The city is home to some 5,636 residents.

The People and Families of Holdrege

In Holdrege, about 63% of adults are married.

You'll see many senior citizens in Holdrege.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Holdrege had a median family income of $44,939. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Holdrege.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,450) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Holdrege. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Holdrege Housing

According to the 2000 census, 73% of the housing in Holdrege was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high.

Commuting

In Holdrege, 91% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in Holdrege let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyHoldrege Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Holdrege Affordability of Rents
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 9%Holdrege College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Holdrege Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 10%Holdrege Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 18%Holdrege Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Holdrege, NE

Comparing Holdrege 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 Population86
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men58
Well-Paid Single Women59
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Racial Diversity27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults610
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better58
Median Family Income58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home75
Public Transportation Use410

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
People Living Alone86
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Housing Recently Built26

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime108
Low Property Crime53

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