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Introduction to Seward, Nebraska
Seward, Nebraska, in Seward county, is 23 miles W of Lincoln, Nebraska and 65 miles W of Omaha, Nebraska. There are 6,319 residents in the city.
Seward History
Seward county was named in honor of William Henry Seward, the Secretary of State under President Lincoln. The county was formed in 1856 and was originally known as Greene County. In 1862, its name was changed to Seward. The city is the county seat of Seward County.
Seward and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Seward
Local festivals in the area include the Seward County Fair, which is held every August. Local museums include the Museum of Nebraska History, the Saunders County Historical Museum and the Anna Bemis Palmer Museum. Seward City Park and Karol Kay Park offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities.
Seward Transportation
Lincoln Municipal is the nearest major airport.
Seward Higher Education
Concordia University, the University of Nebraska at Omaha, the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Creighton University offer facilities for higher education.
Seward strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 1% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Seward to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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