Neighborhood report

Scottsbluff, NE

Founded 1900Scotts Bluff CountyElev. 1,186 m

Population

14,406

Median home

$141,300

Disaster risk

Relatively Low

Public schools

Sex offenders

Overview

About Scottsbluff

Scottsbluff is a city in Nebraska with about 14,406 residents. Scottsbluff was founded in 1900 and sits in Scotts Bluff County. The median age is 37 and the median household income is $53,448. Homes carry a median value of $141,300, and about 56% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (66.1%). Around 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 10 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population

14,406

Median age

Median household income

$53,448

Per-capita income

$33,716

Poverty rate

17.1%

High-school grad or higher

89%

Bachelor's degree or higher

27.2%

Unemployment

3.7%

Avg. commute

10.3 min

Work from home

5.4%

Residents by race & ethnicity

White66.1%

Hispanic or Latino29.1%

Black0.8%

Asian0.9%

Workforce by occupation

Management, business, science & arts34.8%

Service22.8%

Sales & office21.7%

Production, transportation & material moving12.4%

Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.3%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value

$141,300

Median gross rent

$966/mo

Owner-occupied

55.7%

Median year built

1965

Households

6,179

Avg. household size

2.27

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Scottsbluff has 13 public schools — 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school

Reading42%

Math32%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

HARMS ADV TECH CENTER-WNCCHighGrades 10–12

LIFELINKS-NEBRASKAHighGrades 12–12

SCOTTSBLUFF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12

BLUFFS MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8

LINCOLN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHElementaryGrades -1–5

LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5

ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5

WESTMOOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5

MERIDIAN SCHOOLOtherGrades -1–12

EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTERGrades -1–-1

EARLY LEARNING CENTERGrades -1–-1

HOME BASEDGrades -1–-1

WESTERN NEBRASK CHILD DEV CENTER (WNCDC)Grades -1–-1

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime35% below national

Scottsbluff249

Nebraska199

United States386

↓ 25% lower than 2019

2019–2023

property crime131% above national

Scottsbluff4,512

Nebraska1,611

United States1,952

↑ 65% higher than 2019

2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

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

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

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

Scottsbluff was founded in 1900 and sits in Scotts Bluff County. Elevation ~1,186 m.

Map of Scottsbluff

Scottsbluff, NE

Where Scottsbluff is

Historic places

11 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Marquis Opera House Scottsbluff Carnegie Library US Post Office--Scottsbluff Tri-State Land Company Headquarters Building Midwest Theater Lincoln Hotel Fontenelle Apartment House Western Public Service Building

Notable people from Scottsbluff

Randy Meisner Adrian Smith Robert G. Simmons J. McVicker Hunt Kelly Stouffer Hank Bauer Michael Detlefsen Dennis Shepard Nate Lashley Brook Berringer

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Nearby cities

Gering (3 mi)Alliance (43 mi)Sidney (62 mi)Chadron (74 mi)Ogallala (113 mi)North Platte (159 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Scottsbluff, NE (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Scottsbluff, Nebraska.

Edward Scott Johnson, 67

Scottsbluff · Scotts Bluff County · 69361

AKA Edward S Johnson

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Robert Castillo Martinez, 69

Scottsbluff · Scotts Bluff County · 69361

AKA Robert C Martinez

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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

Scottsbluff — frequently asked

What is the population of Scottsbluff, Nebraska?

Scottsbluff has a population of about 14,406, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).

What is the average home value in Scottsbluff?

The median home value in Scottsbluff is $141,300, and the median gross rent is $966/month (U.S. Census ACS).

Is Scottsbluff safe? What is the crime rate?

Scottsbluff Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 249 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.

What natural-disaster risks does Scottsbluff 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 Scottsbluff?

Scottsbluff has 13 public schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.

How many registered sex offenders are in Scottsbluff?

Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Scottsbluff. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.

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