Spencer 71 Excellent
Spencer Livability #165 ranked city in Nebraska#6,189 ranked city in the USARanks better than 78% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Spencer

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

  • Housing

    Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.

  • Health & Safety

    Accessible health facilities like hospitals, doctors offices, clinics and nursing homes as well as good air quality are all factors that have led to a high score in this category.

  • Schools

    The high score in the schools category can be attributed to outstanding test scores, elevated graduation rates and the convenient placement of elementary and high schools in this area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Commute

    Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.

  • Crime

    Reporting high crime rates per 100,000 people, this area may be perceived as an unsafe place to reside. These statistics encompass both violent and property crime rates.

  • Employment

    This area earns a low score in the employment category due to low household income levels and high unemployment rates, which may pose challenges in seeking job opportunities.

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      Spencer transportation information

      Statistic Spencer Nebraska National
      Average one way commute20min18min26min
      Workers who drive to work78.3%81.4%76.4%
      Workers who carpool6.5%9.4%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%0.7%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk8.2%2.8%2.8%
      Working from home6.0%4.3%4.6%
      Source: The Spencer, NE data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).