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Red Cloud, NE


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Red Cloud, Nebraska

Red Cloud, Nebraska, in Webster county, is 109 miles SW of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 157 miles SW of Omaha, Nebraska. The city contains a population of approximately 1,131.

The People and Families of Red Cloud

In Red Cloud, about 57% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Red Cloud, which is home to many people who live alone.

The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Red Cloud had a median family income of $34,038.

Red Cloud Housing

Red Cloud has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 72% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Rents in Red Cloud tend toward the low side for Nebraska. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the city the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Red Cloud, 88% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Red Cloud -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyRed Cloud Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Red Cloud Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 9%Red Cloud Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Red Cloud Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Red Cloud, NE

Comparing Red Cloud 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 Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men64
Racial Diversity58
Male Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults52
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty42
Median Family Income31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times96
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes710
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Housing Recently Built11
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