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Ogallala, NE


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Ogallala, Nebraska

Ogallala, Nebraska, in Keith county, is 161 miles E of Cheyenne, Wyoming (center to center) and 190 miles NE of Aurora, Colorado. The city has a population of 4,930.

The People and Families of Ogallala

In Ogallala, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ogallala had a median family income of $39,688.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Ogallala residents, with $650. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Ogallala Housing

In Ogallala, 70% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Ogallala, 91% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Ogallala; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Ogallala is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyOgallala Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 11%Ogallala Low Violent Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Ogallala Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Ogallala, NE

Comparing Ogallala 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
Female Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens74
Age of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men64
Racial Diversity68
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Male Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty77
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better65
Median Family Income54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home88
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
People Living Alone75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Affordability of Rents65
Housing Recently Built57
Affordability of Property Taxes33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime21

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