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North Platte, NE


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North Platte, Nebraska

Introduction to North Platte, Nebraska

North Platte, Nebraska, in Lincoln county, is 211 miles E of Cheyenne, Wyoming and 234 miles NE of Aurora, Colorado. There are 23,878 residents in the city.

North Platte History

Famous for its North Platte Canteen during World War II, the city was named after the North Platte River, on which it is located. North Platte was originally a railroad town, and the large Bailey Yard built for the Union Pacific Railroad Company is located within the city. The city is famous for its World War II custom of greeting troop trains passing through and offering them food, coffee and hospitality.

North Platte and nearby Attractions

  • Lincoln County Historical Museum
  • Western Heritage Village
  • North Platte Area Children's Museum
  • Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park
  • Lake Maloney State Recreation Area

Things To Do In North Platte

North Platte offers easy access to several historical sites, including the Lincoln County Historical Museum and the Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park. Lake Maloney State Recreation Area and other parks offer a variety of recreational facilities. Local festivals include the Plattepus Waterfest, the Bluegrass Festival, the Heritage Festival and the Lincoln County Fair, which attract a number of visitors every year.

North Platte Transportation

North Platte Regional Airport-Lee Bird Field is the nearest airport.

North Platte Higher Education

Mid Plains Community College is the local institute of higher educations. Other nearby institutes include the University of Nebraska at Kearny and Central Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyNorth Platte Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 13%North Platte Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of North Platte, NE

Comparing North Platte 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 Citizens74
Male Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Age of the Population53
Well-Paid Single Men58
Well-Paid Single Women58
Female Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity49

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married52
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
Median Family Income46
People in Middle Class or Better45
College Educated Adults46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home53
Public Transportation Use28

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents84
People Living Alone86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals710
Affordability of Property Taxes52
Housing Recently Built48

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime41
Low Property Crime21

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