Broken Bow
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Outdoors in Broken Bow
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1886
Group posed in front of the Holland & McDonald hardware store, 1886
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About Broken Bow
City in NebraskaBroken Bow is a city in Custer County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Broken Bow had a population of 3,506. It is the county seat of Custer County.
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Safety in Broken Bow
Safety Grade A+
Broken Bow reports less crime per resident than 95% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Health in Broken Bow
Health Grade B−
Healthier than 52% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 78% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Nebraska
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Broken Bow
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 80% of U.S. communities.
Schools in Broken Bow
All Broken Bow schools →School Grade B-
The public schools Broken Bow’s kids attend trail 53% of Nebraska’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within NE. Ratings are from neighbors.
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