Boyd County, Nebraska
Among the top 2% of US counties for safety & wellbeing.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 58% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 35% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade A+, better than 98% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 51% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 53% of US counties
- top 3% for violent crime
- top 6% for unemployment
- bottom 16% for comfortable days
Boyd County is a county in Nebraska with about 1,767 residents. It grades A+ for safety & wellbeing and C for weather. Standout strengths include violent crime, unemployment, and natural disaster risk. It rates lower on airport distance and comfortable days.
Official websiteboydcounty.ne.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 3.5 in0.7 in
humid 57%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$57k39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 44% of US counties
Home Value$95k9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$656better than 87% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 24% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.22%better than 26% of US counties
Income Tax5.61%better than 35% of US counties
Sales Tax6.97%better than 67% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.95%better than 40% of US counties
Unemployment1.8%better than 94% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)22°F15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation26.5 in21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall33.4 inbetter than 25% of US counties
Sunny Days255 daysbetter than 70% of US counties
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 71% of US counties
Comfortable Days60 daysbetter than 16% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk3.4better than 94% of US counties
School Quality69.6better than 74% of US counties
Violent Crime0/100kbetter than 97% of US counties
Property Crime46/100kbetter than 94% of US counties
Community
Population1,7672nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age55.699th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1424th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0886th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+7696th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)92.6%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.3%14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.2%34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.8%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time22 minbetter than 70% of US counties
Walkability6.6/20better than 66% of US counties
Airport Distance184 mibetter than 17% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access82.2%better than 43% of US counties
Amenities Nearby11.32better than 88% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 29% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Boyd County an affordable place to live?
- Boyd County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 44% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Boyd County?
- The median home value in Boyd County is $95k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Boyd County?
- Median household income in Boyd County is $57k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Boyd County?
- Median gross rent in Boyd County is $656 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Boyd County safe?
- Boyd County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 0/100k (better than 97%). Property crime is 46/100k.
- What is the weather like in Boyd County?
- Boyd County averages 76°F in July and 22°F in January, with 26.5 in of annual precipitation and about 255 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Boyd County?
- Public-school quality in Boyd County is above average, scoring better than 74% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Boyd County?
- The average one-way commute in Boyd County is 22 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)