Seward, Nebraska

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  1. Overview - Life In Seward
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Seward
  3. Crime In Seward
  4. Cost of Living In Seward
  5. Gender In Seward
  6. Household Income For Seward
  7. Education In Seward
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Seward
About Seward, Nebraska
Is Seward, Nebraska a good place to live?
Seward is a city in Nebraska state in USA with a population of 7210 residents.. The poverty rate of Seward is 9.3%, which is 34% lower than national average. The typical household in Seward earns $66190 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 39.9% 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 Seward, only 95% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Seward remained 1.5%, which is 68% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Seward, only 36% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 34% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Seward is 93, which is 7% lower than national average. Median home value in Seward is $168300 , which is 27% lower than national average. While median income in Seward remained $66190, which is 2% lower than national average.
Population
7210
Unemployment
1.5%
68% NAT AVG.
Poverty
9.3%
34% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
9
Median Home
$168300
27% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$66190
2% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$808
30% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
93
7% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 11
Unemployed People
1 in 67
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 21
People Earning < $50,000
39.9%
People with <= High School
1 in 3.3
People With Any Degree
1 in 2
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs85%

Housing70%

Affordability85%

Safety90%

Amenities80%

Diversity40%

Education85%

Commute95%

Is Seward, Nebraska safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Seward, Nebraska is 73% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of Seward is 93% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Seward is 69% lower than national average. You have 1 in 3605 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 164 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
46
Violent : 2
Property : 44
Total Crime
73% NAT. AVG.
72% STATE AVG.
635.2 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
93% NAT. AVG.
92% STATE AVG.
27.6 (per 100k)
Property Crime
69% NAT. AVG.
68% STATE AVG.
607.6 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Seward
Violent crime
1 in 3605
Property crime
1 in 164
Robbery
Burglary
1 in 1202
Assault
1 in 7210
Car Theft
1 in 3605
Seward : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Nebraska 38 37 35 37 43
In USA 2478 2412 1974 2357 1874
Seward : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Nebraska 44 9 22 42 38
In USA 2202 330 1102 2055 1552

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Seward
Nebraska
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 2 27.6 334.08 387.8
Murder 0 0 3.56 6.5
Robbery 0 0 41.24 73.9
Assault 1 13.8 229.26 279.7
Rape 1 13.8 60.02 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Seward
 Nebraska
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 44 607.6 1909.16 1,958.2
Burglary 6 82.9 229.93 314.2
Larceny 36 497.1 1418.7 1,398
Car Theft 2 27.6 260.53 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Seward Nebraska National Avg.
Services 101 98 100
Groceries 95 97 100
Health 107 101 100
Housing 78 78 100
Transportation 103 98 100
Utilities 90 91 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Seward Nebraska Country
Female 49.6% 50.1% 50.8%
Male 50.4% 49.9% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Seward Nebraska Country
Less than $10,000 4.8% 5% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.7% 3.8% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.8% 8.2% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.8% 9.2% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.8% 13.3% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.6% 19.3% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.6% 14.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.7% 15.9% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.5% 6.1% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 2.7% 5.1% 8.3%
Education


Education Seward Nebraska Country
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 2% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 25% 26% 27.0%
Other College 21% 23% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 13% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 23% 21% 20.0%
Master's Degree 9% 8% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 3% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Seward Nebraska Country
White 94.1% 78.3% 60.1%
African American 0.8% 4.7% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.7% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 2.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0% 0.1% 0.3%
Multiracial 1.4% 2.5% 2.8%
Hispanic 3% 11.2% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity