Overview

Introduction to York, Nebraska

York, Nebraska, in York county, is 48 miles W of Lincoln, Nebraska and 90 miles W of Omaha, Nebraska.

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.

Demographics

People

Total Population7,859
Male Share of the Population48%
Female Share of the Population52%
Senior Citizens19.1%
Employed Population 16+3,840
Age of the Population38

Families

% of people married55.4%
Average household size2

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher39.4%
Median Earnings25+$36,186
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$0
Median Earnings With High School Degree$30,161

Wealth

Median Family Income$72,173
% Above Poverty Level88%
% Below Poverty Level12%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time15 minutes
% Working from Home4.7%
% Walking and Biking to Work4.4%
% Using Public Transportation0.3%

Housing

People Living Alone35%
Median Gross Rent$680
Median House Value$125,000

Ancestry

German40.1%
Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)13.3%
Irish12.1%
English7.3%
Swedish5.6%
Czech4.9%
French Except Basque2.8%
Italian2%
Norwegian1.8%
Danishn1.7%
Polish1%
Scottish0.9%
Canadian0.9%
Welsh0.5%
Swiss0.4%
Russian0.2%
West Indian0.1%
Ukrainian0.1%
Turkish0.1%
African0.1%
Dutch0.1%
Somali0.1%
Belgian0.1%
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York Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyYork County
Standard Zip Codes68467
Phone Area Codes402
Time ZoneAmerica/Chicago
Approximate Latitude40.87
Approximate Longitude-97.59

York Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

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

StationFAIRMONT
Distance15.1 miles
Jan Temp11 to 33 F
Apr Temp37 to 63 F
Jul Temp65 to 88 F
Oct Temp39 to 67 F
Annual Precip28.7 inches
StationSURPRISE
Distance21.5 miles
Jan Temp10 to 32 F
Apr Temp37 to 62 F
Jul Temp64 to 87 F
Oct Temp37 to 66 F
Annual Precip27.4 inches
StationGENEVA
Distance23.2 miles
Jan Temp14 to 34 F
Apr Temp40 to 63 F
Jul Temp66 to 86 F
Oct Temp42 to 65 F
Annual Precip29.7 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Benedict256$66,042
Bradshaw321$60,673
Henderson991$65,000
McCool Junction405$70,000
Utica924$83,958
Waco300$78,125

York Public Libraries

Kilgore Memorial Library
520 NEBRASKA AVENUE
York, Nebraska
(402) 363-2620

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York Hospitals

York General Hospital
(Non-profit)
2222 North Lincoln Ave
(402) 362-6671

York Public Schools

Epworth Village Learning Cntr
1822 Iowa Ave, Po Box 503
ZIP: 68467
(402) 362-3625
Preschool Learning Academy
225 W 5th St
ZIP: 68467
(402) 362-6655
Primary
Total Enrollment 124
York Elementary School
1501 Washington Ave
ZIP: 68467
(402) 362-6655
Primary
Total Enrollment 568
York High School
1005 Duke Dr
ZIP: 68467
(402) 362-6655
High
Total Enrollment 428
York Middle School
1730 N Delaware Ave
ZIP: 68467
(402) 362-6655
Middle
Total Enrollment 269

York Private Schools

Emmanuel-faith Lutheran School
806 N Beaver Ave
ZIP: 68467
Elementary
Total Enrollment 133
St Joseph Catholic School
428 N East Ave
ZIP: 68467
Elementary
Total Enrollment 85
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