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York, Nebraska

Introduction to York, Nebraska

York, Nebraska, in York county, is 48 miles W of Lincoln, Nebraska and 90 miles W of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 8,081.

York History

The first permanent settlement in the area was established in 1865, marking the establishment of York County. York’s townsite was platted in 1869, and its first election was held a year later. The city was named after York, Pennsylvania.

York and nearby Attractions

  • Johnson Lake State Recreation Area
  • Anna Bemis Palmer Museum
  • Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer
  • Olive Creek State Recreation Area
  • Plainsman Agricultural Museum
  • Blue River State Recreation Area

Things To Do In York

The numerous parks in the area, including Miller Park, Beaver Creek Park, Duke Park and Harrison Park, provide a variety of recreational facilities. The Church of the Nazarene, the Foursquare Church, Arbor Drive Baptist Church and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church are some of the local churches. One can also visit the Kilgore Memorial Library and the Levitt Library.

York Transportation

Lincoln Airport provides air transportation facilities.

York Higher Education

York College is the local college. Others offering higher education in the area include the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Central Community College, Northeast Community College and Creighton University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyYork Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyYork Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 8%York Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 14%York College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%York Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of York, NE

Comparing York 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
Female Share of the Population76
Age of the Population74
Well-Paid Single Women610
Well-Paid Single Men58
Male Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Racial Diversity28

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
People Above Poverty55
People in Middle Class or Better58
Median Family Income58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home54
Public Transportation Use27

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents83
People Living Alone86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals710
Affordability of Property Taxes52
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Housing Recently Built47

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime75

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