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Grand Island, NE

Grand Island, NE is a mid-sized city with a diverse economy in agriculture, insurance and growing residential neighborhoods.

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Population
117,821
-0.83% YoY
Median rent
$806/mo
Median home
$186k
Sunny days/yr
234
School rating
5.8/10
Walk score
36/100

Demographics

Historic trends & YoY changes

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Diversity index: 46.4/100

Job market

Median income$56,634
Unemployment4.3%
Job growth (yoy)2.4%

Top industries

AgricultureInsuranceLogisticsHealthcare

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Walk & schools

School Rating

5.8/10

Based on public school performance, graduation rates, and college readiness.

Walk score36/100
Transit score21/100
Bike score37/100

Walk, Transit & Bike scores out of 100 (higher = more accessible). School rating out of 10.

Climate

Sun days scaled ÷10 for readability.

Safety

Violent crime index5.8
Property crime index37.5

Lower is safer (US avg ≈ 22 violent / 35 property).

Cost of living

COL index102.5

100 = US national average. Near average.

Best time to visit

Prime months

Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep

Shoulder
May, Oct
Skip
Dec–Feb (deep cold)
Sun
Plenty of sun
Rain
Moderate rainfall

Summers average 86°F, winters 24°F. moderate rainfall; plenty of sun.

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