City profile
Scottsbluff, NE
Scotts Bluff County · Population 14,376
Scottsbluff is a town in Scotts Bluff County, NE with about 14,376 residents and a typical home value near $138,000. It is 78 miles from Cheyenne, WY, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
27°F
Summer avg
68°F
Sunny days / yr
230
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$137,700
Typical monthly housing
$925
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
72
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.54%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.2%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.97%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 64/100
Top hazards: Hail, Drought, Winter weather
Nearest major airport
148 mi to Denver International Airport (DEN)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 26% Democratic / 73% Republican
Community
Population
14,376
Black population
0.3%
County
Scotts Bluff County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hail, tornadoes
Highlights
- About 14,376 residents
- Typical home value about $138,000
- 78 miles from Cheyenne, WY
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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