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Gering, NE
Gering · Scotts Bluff County · NE 69341
Updated June 19, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$162K
Median Price
23/100
Walk Score
8.2/10
Schools
Score Breakdown
AAffordability
92/100
ASafety
92/100
B+Schools
82/100
B+Quietness
80/100
ACommute
100/100
FWalkability
23/100
WYLT Score78/100
Our Take
Gering offers low-cost homes and decent schools, but almost everything requires a car and there’s little to do in terms of dining or nightlife. If you love quiet rural life and are okay with long commutes, it could work. Otherwise you’ll be limited by a lack of amenities.
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The Good
- ✓Affordability – median home price under $170k
- ✓High-rated local schools
- ✓Low crime in a small community
- ✓Quiet, rural environment
Real Talk
- !Limited walkability; almost all errands require a car
- !Very few dining, entertainment, or nightlife options
- !Commute to larger job centers can be long and expensive
- !Uncertain internet and tech infrastructure for remote work
- $Extra commuting costs (fuel, maintenance)
- $Potentially higher utility bills in a rural setting
- $Maintenance costs for rural properties can be higher
Best For
Rural familiesFirst-time homebuyersBudget-conscious buyersQuiet lifestyle seekers
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeLow
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Gering, NE
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Safety grade
Safety score92 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Low9.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
50% safer than the national average
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