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Sidney, Nebraska

Introduction to Sidney, Nebraska

Sidney, Nebraska, in Cheyenne county, is 96 miles E of Cheyenne, Wyoming and 138 miles NE of Aurora, Colorado. There are an estimated 6,282 people in the city.

Sidney History

The plan of the community was laid out by the Union Pacific Railroad in the year 1867. It was named in honor of Sidney Dillon, who was the President of the Union Pacific at that time. A military outpost was established in the area as a result of the frequent problems between railroad workers and Native Americans. The city of Sidney was officially incorporated as a municipality in 1884.

City and nearby Attractions

  • North Sterling State Park
  • Scotts Bluff National Monument
  • Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area
  • Chimney Rock National Historic Site
  • Oregon Trail Museum
  • Bridgeport State Recreation Area

Things To Do In City

The community celebrates various festivals throughout the year, including Gold Rush Day every June, the Cheyenne County Fair every July and August and Oktoberfest every October. Some of the local churches include New Hope Wesleyan Church, Calvary Baptist Church, Church of the Nazarene and Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. The Cabelas Wildlife Display is a notable attraction in Sidney. The Hillside Golf Course is popular among local golfers.

City Transportation

Flights are available from Sidney Municipal Airport.

City Higher Education

Facilities for higher education are available from Chadron State College, Aims Community College, the University of Northern Colorado and the University of Denver.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophySidney Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Sidney Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 16%Sidney Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Sidney, NE

Comparing Sidney 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 Citizens84
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Age of the Population64
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men57
Well-Paid Single Women48
Racial Diversity49

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better45
College Educated Adults47
Median Family Income45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home65
Walking and Biking to Work67
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents96
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
People Living Alone75
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Housing Recently Built25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime84
Low Property Crime64

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