Beatrice, NE

Beatrice, Nebraska

Introduction to Beatrice, Nebraska

Beatrice, Nebraska, in Gage county, is 37 miles S of Lincoln, Nebraska and 80 miles SW of Omaha, Nebraska. The city contains a population of approximately 12,496.

Beatrice History

In 1859, Beatrice was settled by pioneers who sailed up the Missouri River from the town of St. Louis. The city is named after Julia Beatrice Kinney, the eldest daughter of the first president of the Nebraska Association, Judge J. F. Kinney. Beatrice was incorporated as a town in 1871, and as a city in 1873.

Beatrice and nearby Attractions

• Homestead National Monument
• Gage County Historical Museum
• Beatrice Big Blue Water Park
• Astro Park
• Beatrice Monument Rock of Ages
• Beatrice Public Library

Things To Do In Beatrice

Beatrice has a number of nearby historical sites and monuments. The city also hosts a number of vibrant local festivals, including the Gage County Fair & Expo, the Winter Festival of Prairie Culture and the Heartland Storytelling Festival. The Rockford Lake State Recreation Area and the Historic Oregon Trail offer facilities for recreational and outdoor activities. The Gage County Historical Museum and the Beatrice Public Library provide insight into the city’s history.

Beatrice Transportation

Airport transportation is available from Lincoln Municipal Airport.

Beatrice Higher Education

Southeast Community College, Kansas State University and the University of Nebraska at Lincoln ae all nearby.

High Points

Beatrice strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 15%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Beatrice, NE

Comparing Beatrice to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Beatrice Almanac

Beatrice Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Beatrice Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Beatrice, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Beatrice Public Libraries

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Beatrice Hospitals

BEATRICE STATE DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER
(Government - State)
3000 LINCOLN BLVD
(402) 223-7500
Emergency Service: No

BEATRICE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER, INC
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
P O BOX 278, 1110 NORTH 10TH ST
(402) 228-3344
Emergency Service: Yes

Beatrice High Schools (2004)

BEATRICE HIGH SCHOOL
402-223-1515
Serves 782 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 5
402-223-5277
A Special Education School
Serves 27 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Beatrice Colleges

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