Syracuse, NE

Syracuse, Nebraska

Syracuse, Nebraska, in Otoe county, is 27 miles E of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 43 miles S of Omaha, Nebraska. The city contains a population of approximately 1,762.

The People and Families of Syracuse

In Syracuse, about 64% of adults are married.

Syracuse has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Syracuse had a median family income of $48,021. The typical family in Syracuse is better off than most in Nebraska. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Syracuse.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Syracuse.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in the city.

Syracuse Housing

Syracuse has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 76% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Nebraska, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Syracuse, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 14%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 14%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Syracuse, NE

Comparing Syracuse 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
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Syracuse Almanac

Syracuse Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Syracuse Public Libraries

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Syracuse Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

Nearby Cities and Towns

Syracuse Hospitals

COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
P O BOX N, 1579 MIDLAND ST
(402) 269-2011
Emergency Service: Yes

Syracuse High Schools (2004)

HIGH SCHOOL AT SYRACUSE
402-269-2381
Serves 333 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Syracuse Colleges

(List of All Nebraska Colleges)

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