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Introduction to Alliance, Nebraska
Alliance, Nebraska, in Box Butte county, is 120 miles NE of Cheyenne, Wyoming and 194 miles NE of Aurora, Colorado. As of the year 2000 census, 8,959 people lived in Alliance.
Alliance History
Alliance was originally known as Grand Lake. Its history traces back to the year 1888, when the then superintendent of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad, G. W. Holdrege changed its name to Alliance. The community was named after Alliance, Ohio. The city is also known as “Cattle Capital of the World.” It is the county seat of Box Butte County, which was established in 1886.
Alliance and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Alliance
Alliance hosts festivals such as the Thunder on the Prairie Rod Run every June and the Cattle Capital Rodeo every July. There are many churches in Alliance, including the Calvary Assembly of God, the Alliance Christian Church, the First Baptist Church and the Church of Christ. The Sunken Gardens, the Carnegie Arts Center and the Central Park Fountain are also popular local spots.
Alliance Transportation
Denver International is the nearest major airport.
Alliance Higher Education
Higher education can be pursued at Chadron State College, Western Nebraska Community College and the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
Alliance strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Comparing Alliance to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):
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| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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