Scottsbluff, Nebraska

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  1. Overview - Life In Scottsbluff
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Scottsbluff
  3. Crime In Scottsbluff
  4. Cost of Living In Scottsbluff
  5. Gender In Scottsbluff
  6. Household Income For Scottsbluff
  7. Education In Scottsbluff
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Scottsbluff
About Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Is Scottsbluff, Nebraska a good place to live?
Scottsbluff is a city in Nebraska state in USA with a population of 14660 residents.. The poverty rate of Scottsbluff is 15.9%, which is 14% higher than national average. The typical household in Scottsbluff earns $49182 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 50.8% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Scottsbluff, only 88% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Scottsbluff remained 4.6%, which is 2% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Scottsbluff, only 25% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 36% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Scottsbluff is 86, which is 14% lower than national average. Median home value in Scottsbluff is $116400 , which is 49% lower than national average. While median income in Scottsbluff remained $49182, which is 27% lower than national average.
Population
14660
Unemployment
4.6%
2% NAT AVG.
Poverty
15.9%
14% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
6
Median Home
$116400
49% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$49182
27% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$860
26% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
86
14% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 6
Unemployed People
1 in 22
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 12
People Earning < $50,000
50.8%
People with <= High School
1 in 2.6
People With Any Degree
1 in 2.9
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs60%

Housing60%

Affordability80%

Safety40%

Amenities85%

Diversity85%

Education70%

Commute100%

Is Scottsbluff, Nebraska safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Scottsbluff, Nebraska is 41% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Scottsbluff is 1% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Scottsbluff is 49% higher than national average. You have 1 in 244 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 32 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
517
Violent : 60
Property : 457
Total Crime
41% NAT. AVG.
47% STATE AVG.
3300.4 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
1% NAT. AVG.
15% STATE AVG.
383 (per 100k)
Property Crime
49% NAT. AVG.
53% STATE AVG.
2917.3 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Scottsbluff
Violent crime
1 in 244
Property crime
1 in 32
Robbery
1 in 2932
Burglary
1 in 226
Assault
1 in 367
Car Theft
1 in 543
Scottsbluff : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Nebraska 3 4 7 2 14
In USA 726 697 723 602 1033
Scottsbluff : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Nebraska 7 6 6 7 13
In USA 849 269 821 868 269

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Scottsbluff
Nebraska
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 60 383 334.08 387.8
Murder 1 6.4 3.56 6.5
Robbery 5 31.9 41.24 73.9
Assault 40 255.3 229.26 279.7
Rape 14 89.4 60.02 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Scottsbluff
 Nebraska
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 457 2917.3 1909.16 1,958.2
Burglary 65 414.9 229.93 314.2
Larceny 365 2330 1418.7 1,398
Car Theft 27 172.4 260.53 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Scottsbluff Nebraska National Avg.
Services 98 98 100
Groceries 107 97 100
Health 96 101 100
Housing 61 78 100
Transportation 87 98 100
Utilities 87 91 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Scottsbluff Nebraska Country
Female 53.8% 50.1% 50.8%
Male 46.2% 49.9% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Scottsbluff Nebraska Country
Less than $10,000 8.1% 5% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.4% 3.8% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.9% 8.2% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.7% 9.2% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.7% 13.3% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.3% 19.3% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.7% 14.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.6% 15.9% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.9% 6.1% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 1.7% 5.1% 8.3%
Education


Education Scottsbluff Nebraska Country
< 9th Grade 6% 3% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 6% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 27% 26% 27.0%
Other College 27% 23% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 9% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 21% 20.0%
Master's Degree 6% 8% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Scottsbluff Nebraska Country
White 64.9% 78.3% 60.1%
African American 0.9% 4.7% 12.2%
American Indian 2.3% 0.7% 0.6%
Asian 0.8% 2.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0% 0.1% 0.3%
Multiracial 1.7% 2.5% 2.8%
Hispanic 29.3% 11.2% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity