Nebraska City, NE

Nebraska City, Nebraska

Introduction to Nebraska City, Nebraska

Nebraska City, Nebraska, in Otoe county, is 40 miles S of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of approximately 7,228.

Nebraska City History

First explored in 1804 by Lewis and Clark, Nebraska City was the original location of Old Fort Kearny, a military outpost. The city was a site of slave trade during the 1850’s. The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 resulted in the formation of Otoe County, which was named after the eponymous Indian tribe. This allowed legal settlement of the area, and the city was incorporated in 1855.

Nebraska City and nearby Attractions

• Arbor Lodge State Historical Park
• Arbor Day Farm
• Wildwood Period House
• Waubonsie State Park
• Omaha Children's Museum
• Nebraska City Museum of Firefighting
• Civil War Veterans Museum at G.A.R. Hall
• River Country Nature Museum

Things To Do In Nebraska City

The Arbor Lodge State Historical Park, which is a 52 room colonial mansion once belonging to J. Sterling Morton, is a popular local tourist spot. The Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure provides an enjoyable family experience. Local festivals include the Applejack Festival and the Pumpkin Ridge Festival.

Nebraska City Transportation

Eppley Airfield is the nearest major airport.

Nebraska City Higher Education

Bellevue University, Iowa Western Community College, the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Metropolitan Community College provide higher education to the residents of this area.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 8%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Nebraska City, NE

Comparing Nebraska City 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
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
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
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

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

Nebraska City Almanac

Nebraska City Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Nebraska City Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Nebraska City, 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

Nebraska City Public Libraries

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Nebraska City High Schools (2004)

NEBRASKA CITY HIGH SCHOOL
402-873-3360
Serves 453 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

NE CENTER FOR EDUC OF BLIND
402-873-5513
A Special Education School
Serves 15 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 1.8

Nebraska City Colleges

(List of All Nebraska Colleges)

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