Mccook, NE

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):

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

Comparative Profile of McCook, NE

Comparing Mccook 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
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
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Mccook Almanac

Mccook Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Mccook Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Mccook Public Libraries

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Mccook Hospitals

COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
P O BOX 1328, 1301 EAST H ST
(308) 345-2650
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Mccook

Mccook High Schools (2004)

MC COOK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
308-345-5422
Serves 471 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

MC COOK ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION
308-345-5631
Serves 21 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21

STEP SCHOOL
308-345-7341
Serves 9 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 9

CENTER FOR SPEC EDUCATION
308-345-2072
A Special Education School
Serves 5 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 5

Mccook Colleges

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