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Crime in Gering summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Gering. Key points include:
There were 101 total crimes in Gering in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Gering is 1,259.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Gering is 149.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Gering is 1,110.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Gering is -40.55% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Gering Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Gering / 100k People |
Nebraska / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 101 | 1,259.8 | 1,847.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 12 | 149.7 | 220.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 37.4 | 20.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 8 | 99.8 | 154.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 89 | 1,110.1 | 1,626.7 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 13 | 162.2 | 155.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 67 | 835.7 | 1,218.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 9 | 112.3 | 252.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Gering summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Gering. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Nebraska. Key points include:
The cost of living in Gering is 94 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Gering is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Gering is $209,550.
The median income in Gering is $75,093.
Gering's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Gering Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Gering | Nebraska | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 89 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 78 | 77 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 98 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Gering, NE Weather
The average high in Gering is 63.5° and the average low is 34.4°.
There are 40.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 15.2 inches of precipitation each year with 44.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Gering |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 34.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 40.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 15.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 44.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Gering Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Gering
The current population in Gering is 8,550. The population has increased 3.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,550 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 8,567 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 8,582 | 0.7% |
| 2021 | 8,521 | 4.2% |
| 2020 | 8,179 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 8,254 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 8,312 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 8,377 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 8,401 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 8,429 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 8,463 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 8,482 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 8,431 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 8,365 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 8,271 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Gering
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Gering is:
68.7% White with 5,873 White residents.
1.5% African American with 130 African American residents.
1.7% American Indian with 147 American Indian residents.
0.9% Asian with 76 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.8% Two Or More with 242 Two Or More residents.
24.4% Hispanic with 2,082 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Gering | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.7% | 75.3% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.5% | 4.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.8% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 24.4% | 12.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Gering
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Gering is 50.2% female with 4,293 female residents.
Gering is 49.8% male with 4,257 male residents.
| Gender | Gering | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 49.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gering for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Gering completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Gering completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Gering completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Gering completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Gering completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Gering completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Gering completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Gering completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Gering completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Gering | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Gering, Nebraska
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3.0% of households in Gering earn Less than $10,000.
4.5% of households in Gering earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.3% of households in Gering earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.2% of households in Gering earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.7% of households in Gering earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.2% of households in Gering earn $50,000 to $74,999.
17.7% of households in Gering earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.9% of households in Gering earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.7% of households in Gering earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.8% of households in Gering earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Gering | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.0% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.5% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.3% | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.2% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.7% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.2% | 17.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.7% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.9% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.7% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.8% | 9.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
