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Gering, NE

Founded 1887Scotts Bluff CountyElev. 1,192 m
Population
8,567
Median home
$170,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
7
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Gering

With about 8,567 residents, Gering is one of Nebraska's notable places. Gering was founded in 1887 and sits in Scotts Bluff County. The median age is 37.4 and the median household income is $70,244. Homes carry a median value of $170,700, and about 74% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (69.3%). Around 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 13 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
8,567
Median age
37.4
Median household income
$70,244
Per-capita income
$34,688
Poverty rate
12.8%
High-school grad or higher
90.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
Unemployment
0.7%
Avg. commute
12.8 min
Work from home
2.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White69.3%
Hispanic or Latino25%
Black0.7%
Asian0.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts32%
Sales & office23.5%
Service17.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance13.6%
Production, transportation & material moving13.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$170,700
Median gross rent
$818/mo
Owner-occupied
73.5%
Median year built
1973
Households
3,405
Avg. household size
2.41

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Gering has 7 public schools — 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading37%
Math37%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

GERING HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
GERING JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
PANHANDLE BEGINNINGS DAY TREATMENTMiddleGrades 3–8
GEIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
NORTHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
GERING EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime91% below national
Gering36
Nebraska199
United States386
↓ 67% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime62% below national
Gering749
Nebraska1,611
United States1,952
↓ 35% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Gering Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Gering.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Scotts Bluff County
DroughtRelatively High
HailRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Gering is in Scotts Bluff County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Gering was founded in 1887 and sits in Scotts Bluff County. Elevation ~1,192 m.

Map of Gering
Gering, NE
Where Gering is
OmahaLincolnBellevueGrand IslandKearneyFremontGering
Historic places

3 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Sorensen, Severin, HouseScotts Bluff County CourthouseGering Courier Building
Notable people from Gering
Sara Vaughn
People searches in Gering
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Nearby cities
Scottsbluff (3 mi)Alliance (45 mi)Sidney (60 mi)Chadron (77 mi)Ogallala (111 mi)North Platte (158 mi)

Public records

Incarceration records — Scotts Bluff County

Most-recorded names in Scotts Bluff County booking & incarceration records:

Bradley Garcia (1)Byron Johnson (1)Chastity Smith (1)Dakota Lee (1)Daniel Jones (1)David Wilson (1)Frederick Ramirez (1)Ginnie Perez (1)Glenn Walker (1)Gregory Moore (1)Isaiah Hill (1)Jeremy Torres (1)Joseph Smith (1)Joshua Brown (1)Joshua Hernandez (1)Karissa Brown (1)Khanh Nguyen (1)Leo Smith (1)Marc Sanchez (1)Matthew Hall (1)Mckayla Martinez (1)Michael Ramirez (1)Noah Rodriguez (1)Robert Brown (1)

Names with the most public booking/incarceration records in the county. Source: state & county correctional rosters (first-party).

Registered sex offenders in Gering, NE (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Gering, Nebraska.

Kenneth Hampson Davis, 50
Gering · Scotts Bluff County · 69341
AKA Kenneth H Davis, Ken H Davis

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Gering — frequently asked

What is the population of Gering, Nebraska?
Gering has a population of about 8,567, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Gering?
The median home value in Gering is $170,700, and the median gross rent is $818/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Gering safe? What is the crime rate?
Gering Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 36 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Gering face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Scotts Bluff County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, hail, winter weather.
How many schools are in Gering?
Gering has 7 public schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Gering?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Gering. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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