Boyd
7.4
High score (8-10)
Boyd County has no warm-category case — 2,000 people total, county seat Butte with 400 residents, pure cattle ranching economy.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Boyd County borders South Dakota at the Niobrara River and the landscape — river bluffs, pine ridges — has genuine character. An outsider with ranching employment or a remote work setup finds a very quiet but visually compelling rural base. The nearest city services are over an hour away.
Lower score (below 6)
Boyd County's economy is cattle ranching, period. An outsider here is isolated from any meaningful social infrastructure and the nearest city of any size is at least 90 minutes away. The social world is a small number of ranching families who have known each other across multiple generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Boyd, Nebraska?
$29k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Boyd, Nebraska?
Women marry at 26
How common is a college degree in Boyd, Nebraska?
17% men have degree
What's the average male height in Boyd, Nebraska?
178 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Boyd, Nebraska?
Local women avg 29.2