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Introduction to Holdrege, Nebraska
Holdrege, Nebraska, in Phelps county, is 144 miles W of Lincoln, Nebraska and 188 miles W of Omaha, Nebraska. The city is home to some 5,636 residents.
Holdrege History
Holdrege is in Phelps County. It is also the county seat of Phelps County. Holdrege was first settled in by the Swedes in the 1880s. It was named after George W. Holdrege, who was the general manager of the Burlington, Chicago and Quincy Railroad Company. Holdrege was incorporated as a village in 1884.
Holdrege and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Holdrege
Local churches include the North Park Assembly of God Church, the All Saints Catholic Church, the Bethel Lutheran Church and the Trinity Evangelical Free Church. One can also visit parks like the Holdrege City Park, Keifer Field and Jaycee Field from Holdrege. The city hosts festivals like Silver Run every June and the Phelps County Fair every July.
Holdrege Transportation
Kearney Municipal Airport is nearby.
Holdrege Higher Education
Central Community College, the University of Nebraska at Kearny, Northeast Community College and Fort Hays State University provide programs in higher education.
Holdrege strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Holdrege to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):
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