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Scottsbluff, Nebraska

city · Scotts Bluff County

At a glance

14,376
Population
$137,700
Median home value (all homes)
55% below U.S. median
$187,966
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$966/mo
Median rent
28% below U.S. median
$56,359
Median household income
28% below U.S. median
12.5 min
Average commute
83.9%
Homes with broadband
99.74%
Locations with fiber available
2.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 83 — 17% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing37% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities2% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost55% below
For business: Nebraska is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college3 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college78 mi
High school graduates91.4%
College graduates26.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Scottsbluff
Twin Cities Development (TCD) is the economic development organization for the Western Nebraska communities of Gering , Bayard , Terrytown , Mitchell , Scotts Bluff County , and Bridgeport. We focus on a regional approach for success using state-of-the-art-technology and goals oriented towards quality of place, making sure to maintain our rural atmosphere and friendly midwest lifestyle.
county Twin Cities Development Association, Inc
Twin Cities Development (TCD) is the economic development organization for the Western Nebraska communities of Gering, Bayard, Terrytown, Mitchell, Scotts Bluff County, and Bridgeport, providing services to attract and retain businesses, develop sites and buildings, assist with incentives and grants, support workforce recruitment, and offer entrepreneurial and housing resources for the region.
state Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development
Our mission is to provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska’s communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy, with programs and resources for starting and growing a business, housing, and economic recovery.
state Union Pacific Railroad Industrial Dev
Union Pacific's Industrial Development team provides guidance and rail project management to help businesses build, expand, or locate rail-served sites on Union Pacific’s expansive network, connecting them to the global economy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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