Scotts Bluff County

City in Nebraska, United States

Overview

Scotts Bluff County sits in western Nebraska, blending rich pioneer history with scenic landscapes and small-town charm. It's anchored by Scottsbluff, Gering, and Terrytown, and offers easy access to the dramatic bluffs and outdoor recreation. Visitors will find a slower pace of life, friendly locals, and striking views of the prairie and Monument.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Nebraska
Population
36,084
Time Zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
41.85°, -103.71°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
73
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
88
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,845
Local Cost
$1,162
Local Income
$3,300
Cashless
80
English
99
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
23.1°C
Winter Avg
-1.6°C
Record High
41.4°C
Record Low
-23.3°C
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
398 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BFF
Distance
10 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 67/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.