Quality of Life

No smog. No traffic jams. No long commute.

Surrounded by soaring bluffs, pine-filled canyons, and rolling prairie, the Scottsbluff-Gering area offers numerous reasons why over 22,000 people choose to call it home.

Climate

Our climate is hard to beat—low humidity, plenty of sunshine, and smog-free fresh air

• Average days of sunshine per year: 260
• Average high/low temperature for August 87/55°
• Average high/low temperature for February 44/16°
• Average annual snowfall 29.00"
• Average annual rainfall 15.00"
• Average date of first frost: September 28
• Below average figures for tornado activity at the state and national level

Employment

In April 2024, the unemployment rate in Scotts Bluff County averaged 3.3%, a figure lower than the national average of 3.8%.

Population

• Scottsbluff/Gering: 22,839
• Scotts Bluff County: 34,697 

Taxes

State sales tax 5.5 percent and local sales tax 1.5 percent

Scottsbluff/Gering

• A healthy job market with low unemployment rates
• Work commutes averaging 10 minutes or less
• Public and private schools
• Entertainment options for all ages
• An active performing and visual arts community
• Bountiful outdoor recreation opportunities
• A climate that embraces four distinct seasons