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McCook, Nebraska

Introduction to McCook, Nebraska

McCook, Nebraska, in Red Willow county, is 212 miles W of Lincoln, Nebraska and 224 miles E of Aurora, Colorado. The city has a population of 7,994.

McCook History

McCook was established in 1883 when the railroad companies of Chicago, Burlington and Quincy authorized the Lincoln Company to build a town. It is named after the famous civil war officer Alexander McDowell McCook. Soon after its establishment, the city became a center of trade and commerce. It is the birthplace of Ben Nelson, one of Nebraska’s two current U.S Senators. McCook is the county seat of Red Willow County, which was formed in 1873.

McCook and nearby Attractions

  • Museum of the High Plains
  • MSenator George Norris State Historical Site
  • Medicine Creek Reservoir State Recreation Area
  • Heritage Hills Golf Course
  • Red Willow Reservoir State Recreation Area

Things To Do In McCook

The Museum of High Plains and the McCook Family History Center offer historical insights into the city’s past. One can also enjoy a variety of activities at the Red Willow Reservoir State Recreation Area or at the Medicine Creek Reservoir State Recreation Area. McCook hosts several local festivals throughout the year, including Heritage Days, the Red Willow County Fair and the Buffalo Commons Storytelling Festival.

McCook Transportation

Air transportation is available from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field.

McCook Higher Education

The University of Nebraska at Kearny, Central Community College and Fort Hays State University are the local centers of higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMccook Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 7%Mccook Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Mccook Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of McCook, NE

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens105
Age of the Population85
Female Share of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Well-Paid Single Men44
Well-Paid Single Women46
Male Share of the Population34
Racial Diversity16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty55
People in Middle Class or Better45
College Educated Adults46
Median Family Income35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use410
Walking and Biking to Work46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents95
People Living Alone86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Housing Recently Built37

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime73
Low Property Crime53

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