Living in Lancaster County, Nebraska
Lancaster County is a county in Nebraska with a population of around 306,468, part of the Lincoln, NE MSA metro area. The main communities are Lincoln, Waverly, Hickman.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $1,415/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $282K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 1.7%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings cold winters (highs around 37°F) and hot summers (highs around 86°F). Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk and tornado risk.
Demographics
Lancaster County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 34 and a moderately educated workforce (40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.
Lancaster County, Nebraska
Home price trend in Lancaster County
Top Cities and towns in Lancaster County
Hickman
Population: 1,657
Home price:$326,334
Waverly
Population: 3,277
Home price:$292,432
Lincoln
Population: 287,401
Home price:$239,993
Rent Price trend in Lancaster County
Demographics & Amenities in Lancaster County
2 Hours to major Airport
No
Median age
33.5 Years
Average Family Size
3.07
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Lancaster County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Not ApplicableDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Relatively HighEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Not ApplicableDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Relatively High
Terrain & Weather in Lancaster County
Average Summer temperature
92°F
Coast
Not near the coast
Sun
Some sun
Precipitation
29.97 inches
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Lancaster County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
66.4%
Total Employer Establishments
54,791
Poverty (%)
10.8%
Unemployment rate (%)
1.7%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Mean Hours Worked (female)
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Laws and Rights in Lancaster County
Cannabis
Illegal, Decriminalized
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability
Gun Carry
Permit required for concealed carry
Health inLancaster County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Lancaster County
Robbery
0.7/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
1.9/ per 1000
Burglary
4.58/ per 1000
Arson
0.22/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
3.15/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000