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Ord, NE


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Ord, Nebraska

Ord, Nebraska is 129 miles NW of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 156 miles W of Omaha, Nebraska. It is in Valley county. The population of the city is 2,269.

The People and Families of Ord

In Ord, about 58% of adults are married. Adults in Ord are more likely than in most places to live alone.

The city has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in Ord.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ord had a median family income of $36,383. A sizable number of people in Ord work from home.

Political Inclinations

Among Ord political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $200. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Ord Housing

Of the housing in Ord, approximately 74% is occupied by their owners. Rents in the city are lower than most places in Nebraska.

Commuting

In Ord, 88% of commuters drive to work. Ord features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyOrd Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Ord Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Ord, NE

Comparing Ord 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 Citizens109
Age of the Population109
Female Share of the Population910
Racial Diversity46
Well-Paid Single Men42
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People Above Poverty64
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work42
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Housing Recently Built35
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