At a Glance
Median Income
$53,448
$33,716 per capita
Home Value
$141,300
Zillow: $177,119
Median Rent
$966/mo
31.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
334/100K
2,730/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.2%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
316 sunny days/yr
How Scottsbluff Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Scottsbluff's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Scottsbluff a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Scottsbluff residents earn a median household income of $53,448 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,716. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% 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 Scottsbluff is $141,300 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,119. Median rent is $966/month, with 31.5% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
Scottsbluff reports 334 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,730/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.2% of adults in Scottsbluff hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Scottsbluff has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population14,406
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density2,173/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,448
Per Capita$33,716
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty13.8%
County GDP$2,384M
Avg Weekly Wage$994
Housing
A+
Home Value$141,300
Rent$966
Ownership55.7%
Zillow$177,119
Housing Units6,649
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
F
Violent334/100K
Property2,730/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault227/100K
Burglary347/100K
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,217/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain15.6 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation3,888 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.2%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute10 min
Broadband80.5%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Scottsbluff was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.
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