The Town FilesScotts Bluff County, Nebraska
35,843 people. The median home is worth $168,500 (typical Nebraska town: $154,800) and the median household earns $63,614.
Towns in Scotts Bluff County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsbluff | 14,436 | $137,700 | $56,359 | 38.8 |
| Gering | 8,564 | $186,500 | $75,093 | 35.8 |
| Mitchell | 1,548 | $122,300 | $54,150 | 39.6 |
| Terrytown | 1,057 | $114,100 | $43,618 | 42.0 |
| Morrill | 934 | $141,400 | $47,143 | 47.5 |
| Minatare | 715 | $80,500 | $38,125 | 43.7 |
People and housing
| Scotts Bluff County | Typical Nebraska town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $168,500 | $154,800 |
| Median rent | $909 | $818 |
| Median household income | $63,614 | $66,320 |
| Median age | 40.3 | 39.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.0% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.9% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
15,975 jobs in 2024, average pay $51,713 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 890 storm events in Scotts Bluff County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Scotts Bluff County has been included in 10 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4822: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4786: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4521: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3483: Covid-19 |
| March 21, 2019 | Flood | DR-4420: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| August 12, 2011 | Flood | DR-4013: Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).