Red Willow County, Nebraska
Among the top 23% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 56% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 37% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 76% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 77% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 46% of US counties
- top 1% for commute time
- top 10% for unemployment
- bottom 6% for comfortable days
Red Willow County is a county in Nebraska with about 11,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and C for weather. Standout strengths include commute time, unemployment, and sunny days. It rates lower on airport distance and comfortable days.
Official websiteco.red-willow.ne.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot summers · Cold winters · Dry · Snowy
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83%66%clearovercast
Precipitation 3.4 in0.6 in
humid 69%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$58k43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 56% of US counties
Home Value$145k41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$785better than 58% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 62% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.28%better than 23% of US counties
Income Tax6.40%better than 17% of US counties
Sales Tax6.97%better than 67% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.87%better than 18% of US counties
Unemployment2.3%better than 90% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)28°F33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)77°F50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation22.8 in17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall21.6 inbetter than 38% of US counties
Sunny Days266 daysbetter than 85% of US counties
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 56% of US counties
Comfortable Days41 daysbetter than 6% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk20.3better than 78% of US counties
School Quality53.7better than 49% of US counties
Violent Crime548/100kbetter than 67% of US counties
Property Crime510/100kbetter than 72% of US counties
Community
Population10,69024th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.551st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1732nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9618th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+7091st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)90.3%73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.1%38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.9%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.7%32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time13 minbetter than 99% of US counties
Walkability7.7/20better than 84% of US counties
Airport Distance223 mibetter than 11% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access82.8%better than 46% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.94better than 36% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 67% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Red Willow County an affordable place to live?
- Red Willow 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 Red Willow County?
- The median home value in Red Willow County is $145k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Red Willow County?
- Median household income in Red Willow County is $58k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Red Willow County?
- Median gross rent in Red Willow County is $785 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Red Willow County safe?
- Red Willow County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 548/100k (better than 67%). Property crime is 510/100k.
- What is the weather like in Red Willow County?
- Red Willow County averages 77°F in July and 28°F in January, with 22.8 in of annual precipitation and about 266 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Red Willow County?
- Public-school quality in Red Willow County is about average, scoring better than 49% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Red Willow County?
- The average one-way commute in Red Willow County is 13 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)