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Cuming County, Nebraska

Among the top 2% of US counties for getting around.

AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 53% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 38% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 84% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 98% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 31% of US counties
  • top 6% for commute time
  • top 8% for property crime
  • bottom 17% for income tax

Cuming County is a county in Nebraska with about 9,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and C for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include commute time, property crime, and unemployment. It rates lower on broadband access and income tax.

Official websitecumingcounty.ne.gov (opens in new tab)

Climate

Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Snowy

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Precipitation 4.1 in0.9 in
humid 81%dry

Livability factors

Affordability

Median Household Income$69k72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 56% of US counties
Home Value$160k50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$782better than 59% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 49% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.08%better than 34% of US counties
Income Tax6.40%better than 17% of US counties
Sales Tax6.97%better than 67% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.20%better than 23% of US counties
Unemployment2.6%better than 87% of US counties

Weather

Winter Temp (Jan)22°F15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation31.0 in26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall28.9 inbetter than 29% of US counties
Sunny Days254 daysbetter than 68% of US counties
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 59% of US counties
Comfortable Days71 daysbetter than 29% of US counties

Safety & Wellbeing

Natural Disaster Risk57.3better than 42% of US counties
School Quality68.5better than 72% of US counties
Violent Crime322/100kbetter than 82% of US counties
Property Crime104/100kbetter than 92% of US counties

Community

Population9,00021st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.854th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1834th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0473rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6080th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)87.4%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.4%19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)10.3%73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.2%23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.7%11th percentile — neutral, not ranked

Getting Around

Commute Time17 minbetter than 94% of US counties
Walkability7.4/20better than 81% of US counties
Airport Distance63 mibetter than 72% of US counties

Lifestyle & Connectivity

Broadband Access76.1%better than 17% of US counties
Amenities Nearby8.89better than 83% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 23% of US counties

Frequently asked questions

Is Cuming County an affordable place to live?
Cuming County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 56% of comparable areas.
What is the median home value in Cuming County?
The median home value in Cuming County is $160k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
What is the median household income in Cuming County?
Median household income in Cuming County is $69k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
How much is rent in Cuming County?
Median gross rent in Cuming County is $782 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Is Cuming County safe?
Cuming County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 322/100k (better than 82%). Property crime is 104/100k.
What is the weather like in Cuming County?
Cuming County averages 75°F in July and 22°F in January, with 31.0 in of annual precipitation and about 254 sunny days a year.
How are the schools in Cuming County?
Public-school quality in Cuming County is above average, scoring better than 72% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
How long is the commute in Cuming County?
The average one-way commute in Cuming County is 17 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)