Cheyenne County, Nebraska
Among the top 11% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 25% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 66% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 37% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 89% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 28% of US counties
- top 1% for commute time
- top 4% for sunny days
- bottom 3% for comfortable days
Cheyenne County is a county in Nebraska with about 9,489 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include commute time, sunny days, and summer humidity. It rates lower on property tax rate and comfortable days.
Official websiteco.cheyenne.ne.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, dry summers · Harsh winters · Dry · Snowy
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Precipitation 2.5 in0.4 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$54k31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 32% of US counties
Home Value$117k24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$857better than 42% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 42% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.78%better than 6% of US counties
Income Tax6.40%better than 17% of US counties
Sales Tax6.97%better than 67% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden12.56%better than 15% of US counties
Unemployment2.6%better than 88% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)27°F30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation17.8 in9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall30.4 inbetter than 28% of US counties
Sunny Days295 daysbetter than 96% of US counties
Summer Humidity54°Fbetter than 88% of US counties
Comfortable Days30 daysbetter than 3% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk27.8better than 70% of US counties
School Quality54.2better than 50% of US counties
Violent Crime1628/100kbetter than 12% of US counties
Property Crime1189/100kbetter than 37% of US counties
Community
Population9,48922nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.449th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1425th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0046th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6384th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)87.6%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.1%38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)8.2%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.9%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.2%21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time14 minbetter than 99% of US counties
Walkability7.6/20better than 83% of US counties
Airport Distance129 mibetter than 33% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.8%better than 72% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.05better than 37% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 7% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Cheyenne County an affordable place to live?
- Cheyenne County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 32% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Cheyenne County?
- The median home value in Cheyenne County is $117k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Cheyenne County?
- Median household income in Cheyenne County is $54k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Cheyenne County?
- Median gross rent in Cheyenne County is $857 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Cheyenne County safe?
- Cheyenne County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1628/100k (better than 12%). Property crime is 1189/100k.
- What is the weather like in Cheyenne County?
- Cheyenne County averages 74°F in July and 27°F in January, with 17.8 in of annual precipitation and about 295 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Cheyenne County?
- Public-school quality in Cheyenne County is about average, scoring better than 50% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Cheyenne County?
- The average one-way commute in Cheyenne County is 14 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)