O'Neill Ranks 3rd Best City In The State For Commute Time


Nebraska is one of the least expensive places to live, the third best-run state in the nation, and the fourth best state for commuters, according to the website obrella.com

On average, workers in the Cornhusker State commute for 17.9 minutes, which is about seven minutes less than most Americans. While this is certainly impressive, we found 15 cities in Nebraska where commutes average a mere 13.1 minutes and 92 percent of workers get to their job in 29 minutes or less and we want to recognize these cities for such an impressive feat.

And the City of O’Neill ranks number three in the state among the 15 Best Commuter Cities in Nebraska. The average commute time in O’Neill is 11.9 minutes. O’Neill offers a good mix of jobs in areas like ranching, livestock marketing, government services, and manufacturing. So, although three highways run through the city, making a commute to nearby communities like Atkinson and Inman easy, many residents stick close to home to earn a living. As a result, O’Neill workers spend 50 percent less time commuting to their jobs than most Americans.

To create our best commuter cites list, we analyzed traffic data from the 2013 U.S. Census Bureau survey, which is the most recent, and then identified cities with a population of 3,000 residents or more at the time of this survey.

A long commute can be frustrating, stressful, and increase your car insurance premium. Likewise, a short commute may reduce the hassle of driving to work and help you qualify for a more competitive auto insurance rate. These are a few reasons we’re spotlighting the best commuter cities in Nebraska.