North Platte, Nebraska

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  1. Overview - Life In North Platte
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In North Platte
  3. Crime In North Platte
  4. Cost of Living In North Platte
  5. Gender In North Platte
  6. Household Income For North Platte
  7. Education In North Platte
  8. Race & Ethnicity In North Platte
About North Platte, Nebraska
Is North Platte, Nebraska a good place to live?
North Platte is a city in Nebraska state in USA with a population of 23734 residents.. The poverty rate of North Platte is 11.9%, which is 15% lower than national average. The typical household in North Platte earns $52653 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 46.9% 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 North Platte, only 91% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of North Platte remained 4.3%, which is 9% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In North Platte, only 18% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 42% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in North Platte is 85, which is 15% lower than national average. Median home value in North Platte is $126400 , which is 45% lower than national average. While median income in North Platte remained $52653, which is 22% lower than national average.
Population
23734
Unemployment
4.3%
9% NAT AVG.
Poverty
11.9%
15% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
6
Median Home
$126400
45% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$52653
22% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$774
33% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
85
15% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 8
Unemployed People
1 in 23
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 17
People Earning < $50,000
46.9%
People with <= High School
1 in 2.5
People With Any Degree
1 in 3.1
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs70%

Housing60%

Affordability80%

Safety40%

Amenities85%

Diversity70%

Education70%

Commute100%

Is North Platte, Nebraska safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in North Platte, Nebraska is 67% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of North Platte is 8% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of North Platte is 78% higher than national average. You have 1 in 240 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 29 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
919
Violent : 99
Property : 820
Total Crime
67% NAT. AVG.
74% STATE AVG.
3906.8 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
8% NAT. AVG.
26% STATE AVG.
420.9 (per 100k)
Property Crime
78% NAT. AVG.
83% STATE AVG.
3485.9 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In North Platte
Violent crime
1 in 240
Property crime
1 in 29
Robbery
1 in 2373
Burglary
1 in 226
Assault
1 in 349
Car Theft
1 in 360
North Platte : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Nebraska 1 1 6 1 4
In USA 516 464 657 390 604
North Platte : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Nebraska 4 3 4 6 15
In USA 764 205 725 777 378

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count North Platte
Nebraska
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 99 420.9 334.08 387.8
Murder 3 12.8 3.56 6.5
Robbery 10 42.5 41.24 73.9
Assault 68 289.1 229.26 279.7
Rape 18 76.5 60.02 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count North Platte
 Nebraska
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 820 3485.9 1909.16 1,958.2
Burglary 105 446.4 229.93 314.2
Larceny 649 2759 1418.7 1,398
Car Theft 66 280.6 260.53 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense North Platte Nebraska National Avg.
Services 95 98 100
Groceries 102 97 100
Health 97 101 100
Housing 58 78 100
Transportation 92 98 100
Utilities 82 91 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender North Platte Nebraska Country
Female 50.7% 50.1% 50.8%
Male 49.3% 49.9% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income North Platte Nebraska Country
Less than $10,000 5.9% 5% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.6% 3.8% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.3% 8.2% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.1% 9.2% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 15% 13.3% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 21.9% 19.3% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.5% 14.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.2% 15.9% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.2% 6.1% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 1.3% 5.1% 8.3%
Education


Education North Platte Nebraska Country
< 9th Grade 5% 3% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 4% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 31% 26% 27.0%
Other College 28% 23% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 14% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 21% 20.0%
Master's Degree 6% 8% 9.0%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity North Platte Nebraska Country
White 85% 78.3% 60.1%
African American 1.7% 4.7% 12.2%
American Indian 0.7% 0.7% 0.6%
Asian 0.9% 2.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0% 0.1% 0.3%
Multiracial 0.9% 2.5% 2.8%
Hispanic 10.8% 11.2% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity