At a Glance
Median Income
$70,244
$34,688 per capita
Home Value
$170,700
Zillow: $214,930
Median Rent
$818/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
38/100K
641/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.4%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
14.6% smoking rate
How Gering Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gering's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gering a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gering residents earn a median household income of $70,244 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,688. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,217 business establishments, including 103 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gering is $170,700 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,930. Median rent is $818/month, with 31.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Gering reports 38 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 641/100K.
Education
28.4% of adults in Gering hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gering has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 16.
Data Overview
People
Population8,567
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density1,538/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,244
Per Capita$34,688
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$2,384M
Avg Weekly Wage$994
Housing
A+
Home Value$170,700
Rent$818
Ownership73.5%
Zillow$214,930
Housing Units3,553
Rent Burden31.8%
Crime
F
Violent38/100K
Property641/100K
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,217/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain15.7 in/yr
AQI16 (Good)
Elevation3,920 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.4%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute13 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Gering was founded in 1887.
The median home in Gering was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 103 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.