Crete, NE

Crete, Nebraska

Introduction to Crete, Nebraska

Crete, Nebraska, in Saline county, is 20 miles SW of Lincoln, Nebraska and 69 miles SW of Omaha, Nebraska. About 6,028 people live in Crete.

Crete History

Crete is in Saline County, which was created by the Territorial Legislature act in the year 1855. It was officially organized in 1867. The county got its name from the belief of its early pioneers, that great salt deposits and springs could be discovered in the area. Crete was founded in 1870. It is home to Doane College, which is the oldest liberal arts college in Nebraska. The city was named after Crete, Illinois.

Crete and nearby Attractions

• Blustem State Recreation Area
• Saline County Historical Society Museum
• Pioneers Park Nature Center
• Lincoln Children's Zoo
• Museum of Nebraska History
• University of Nebraska State Museum

Things To Do In Crete

The Benne Memorial Museum provides absorbing insight into the history of this area. Local parks include the Gus Stroll Park, Tuxedo Park, Wildwood Park and the All American Rose Test Garden. Crete hosts the Saline County Fair every August.

Crete Transportation

Lincoln Municipal Airport is the closest airport.

Crete Higher Education

Doanne College, the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Belleview University and Creighton University are the local centers of higher education.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 2%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 16%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Crete, NE

Comparing Crete 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
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Crete Almanac

Crete Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Crete Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Crete, 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

Crete Public Libraries

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Crete Hospitals

CRETE AREA MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
P O BOX 220, 2910 BETTEN DR
(402) 826-2102
Emergency Service: Yes

Crete High Schools (2004)

CRETE HIGH SCHOOL
402-471-3463
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 726 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14

Crete Colleges

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Doane College

(List of All Nebraska Colleges)

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