Seward, NE

Seward, Nebraska

Seward, Nebraska, in Seward county, is 23 miles W of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 65 miles W of Omaha, Nebraska. There are 6,319 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Seward

In Seward, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Seward had a median family income of $54,808. Most of the residents of Seward tend to have good incomes. In the city, most people are middle class or better. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Seward.

Political Inclinations

Seward folks tended to give their money ($250) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Seward Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Seward that were owner-occupied was 65%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Seward, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Seward, 83% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about Seward is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 1%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 3%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 4%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 7%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 13%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Seward, NE

Comparing Seward to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Seward Almanac

Seward Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Seward Public Libraries

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Seward Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Seward residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Seward, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Seward Hospitals

MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
300 NORTH COLUMBIA AVE
(402) 643-2971
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Seward

Seward High Schools (2004)

SEWARD HIGH SCHOOL
402-643-2988
Serves 494 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Seward Colleges

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Concordia University

(List of All Nebraska Colleges)

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