Living in Box Butte County, Nebraska

Box Butte County is a county in Nebraska with a population of around 11,337. The main communities are Alliance.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $668/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $154K. 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 38°F) and hot summers (highs around 83°F). Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Box Butte County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 39 and a predominantly working-class population (17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.