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Phelps County
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Phelps County

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    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Housing
      B+
    3. Nightlife
      C
    4. Good for Families
      B minus
    5. Diversity
      C+
    6. Jobs
      A minus
    7. Weather
      B minus
    8. Cost of Living
      A minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      C minus
    11. Commute
      B+
    Phelps County is located in Nebraska with a population of 8,972. In Phelps County, most residents own their homes. Many young professionals and retirees live in Phelps County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Phelps County are above average.
    Population
    8,972
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $143,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $679
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      27%
    • Own
      73%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      71.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      54.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      35.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      179.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,009
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      107.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      38%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $61,606
    National
    $69,021
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