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Crime in Scottsbluff summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Scottsbluff. Key points include:
There were 516 total crimes in Scottsbluff in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Scottsbluff is 3,371.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Scottsbluff is 588.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Scottsbluff is 2,783.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Scottsbluff is 59.08% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Scottsbluff Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Scottsbluff / 100k People |
Nebraska / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 516 | 3,371.2 | 1,847.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 90 | 588.0 | 220.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 6.5 | 20.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 77 | 503.1 | 154.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 426 | 2,783.2 | 1,626.7 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 36 | 235.2 | 155.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 372 | 2,430.4 | 1,218.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 18 | 117.6 | 252.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Scottsbluff summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Scottsbluff. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Nebraska. Key points include:
The cost of living in Scottsbluff is 93 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Scottsbluff is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Scottsbluff is $179,640.
The median income in Scottsbluff is $56,359.
Scottsbluff's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Scottsbluff Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Scottsbluff | Nebraska | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 89 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 71 | 77 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 98 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Scottsbluff, NE Weather
The average high in Scottsbluff is 63.4° and the average low is 34.5°.
There are 40.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 14.8 inches of precipitation each year with 41.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Scottsbluff |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 34.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 40.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 14.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 41.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Scottsbluff Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Scottsbluff
The current population in Scottsbluff is 14,376. The population has decreased 3.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,376 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 14,406 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 14,454 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 14,511 | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 14,660 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 14,737 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 14,805 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 14,887 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 14,937 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 14,955 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 14,998 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 15,015 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 14,971 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 14,904 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 14,841 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Scottsbluff
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Scottsbluff is:
64.9% White with 9,331 White residents.
0.3% African American with 43 African American residents.
0.9% American Indian with 130 American Indian residents.
0.5% Asian with 74 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 4 Hawaiian residents.
1.0% Other with 148 Other residents.
1.6% Two Or More with 226 Two Or More residents.
30.7% Hispanic with 4,420 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Scottsbluff | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.9% | 75.3% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.3% | 4.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.6% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 30.7% | 12.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Scottsbluff
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Scottsbluff is 53.4% female with 7,679 female residents.
Scottsbluff is 46.6% male with 6,697 male residents.
| Gender | Scottsbluff | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 49.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.6% | 50.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Scottsbluff for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Scottsbluff completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Scottsbluff completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Scottsbluff completed high school / ged.
27.0% of adults in Scottsbluff completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Scottsbluff completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in Scottsbluff completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Scottsbluff completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Scottsbluff completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Scottsbluff completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Scottsbluff | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Scottsbluff, Nebraska
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4.2% of households in Scottsbluff earn Less than $10,000.
5.0% of households in Scottsbluff earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.4% of households in Scottsbluff earn $15,000 to $24,999.
12.3% of households in Scottsbluff earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.5% of households in Scottsbluff earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.9% of households in Scottsbluff earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.3% of households in Scottsbluff earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.5% of households in Scottsbluff earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.1% of households in Scottsbluff earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.8% of households in Scottsbluff earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Scottsbluff | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.2% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.0% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.4% | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.3% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.5% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.9% | 17.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.3% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.5% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.1% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.8% | 9.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
