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Nebraska


Nebraska is a state that lies both in the Great Plains and in the Midwestern United States. It is bordered by South Dakota in the north, Iowa and Missouri in the east, Kansas in the south, Colorado in the south and west, and Wyoming in the west. Its capital is Lincoln, and its largest city is Omaha. With a population of almost 1.9 million, Nebraska is the 37th most populous of the 50 U.S. states. Its governor is Pete Ricketts.

The state’s name comes from Native American words that mean “flat water”. This phrase refers to the Platte River, which runs through the state. Indeed, rivers have been important to Nebraska’s geography and settlement. A majority of Nebraskans live close to the Missouri and Platte rivers, leaving much of the state lightly populated.

In 1854, the federal government created a reservation for Native Americans from Nebraska, but also for other Native Americans from other states who were forced to move to Nebraska.

Nebraska’s climate has two major climatic zones: The eastern two-thirds of the state have a humid continental climate, although the southwest of this region may be classified as a humid subtropical climate showing temperatures as low as 26.6 °F or −3 °C. The larger Great Plains region is subject to extremes in temperature, wind speeds, and precipitation.

Nebraska was the first state in the country to celebrate Arbor Day in 1872, and nowadays is home to the Nebraska National Forest in west-central Nebraska, which resulted from a human effort to plant trees on the barren plains.

Nebraska has a large agricultural sector, and is a major producer of beef, pork, corn, soybeans, and sorghum. Other important economic sectors include freight transport (by rail and truck), manufacturing, telecommunications, information technology, and insurance.

Nebraska Statistics

Number of cities/towns/villages530
Number of counties93
Population1961504
Area200330 km²
Density10 people/km²
Altitude1655 m
Major citiesOmaha, Lincoln, Bellevue
Ethnicity

White: 79%

Hispanic: 12%

Black: 5%

Asian: 3%

Native: 1%

Crime rate2917 per 100,000 people
GDP$139 billion
Median household income$66,200

Common questions about Nebraska

What is the cheapest place to live in Nebraska?

The cheapest area to live in Nebraska is often considered to be South Sioux City. This city is known for being the most affordable within the state, NE, due to its lower cost of living in comparison to other cities in Nebraska.

What is the safest city, town or area in Nebraska?

Gretna is frequently noted as the safest city in Nebraska. With its low crime rates and strong community policing, residents find it a secure environment to live, providing peace of mind and a welcoming atmosphere for families and individuals alike.

What is the city with the best weather in Nebraska?

McCook is often regarded as having the best weather in Nebraska. It experiences a milder climate compared to other parts of the state, with pleasant summer temperatures and relatively less severe winters, making it appealing for those seeking more moderate conditions year-round.

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Complete List of Cities in Nebraska

  • MARQUETTE

    Marquette is a Village in Hamilton county with -500 inhabitants.

  • JOHNSON

    Johnson is a Village in Nemaha county with -500 inhabitants.

  • LITCHFIELD

    Litchfield is a Village in Sherman county with -500 inhabitants.

  • HARRISON

    Harrison is a Village in Sioux county with -500 inhabitants.

  • BENEDICT

    Benedict is a Village in York county with -500 inhabitants.

  • AMHERST

    Amherst is a Village in Buffalo county with -500 inhabitants.

  • HALLAM

    Hallam is a Village in Lancaster county with -500 inhabitants.

  • LINDSAY

    Lindsay is a Village in Platte county with -500 inhabitants.

  • ULYSSES

    Ulysses is a Village in Butler county with -500 inhabitants.

  • CLATONIA

    Clatonia is a Village in Gage county with -500 inhabitants.

  • UEHLING

    Uehling is a Village in Dodge county with -500 inhabitants.

  • AVOCA

    Avoca is a Village in Cass county with -500 inhabitants.

  • GRESHAM

    Gresham is a Village in York county with -500 inhabitants.

  • STAPLEHURST

    Staplehurst is a Village in Seward county with -500 inhabitants.

  • LYNCH

    Lynch is a Village in Boyd county with -500 inhabitants.

  • MURDOCK

    Murdock is a Village in Cass county with -500 inhabitants.

  • TALMAGE

    Talmage is a Village in Otoe county with -500 inhabitants.

  • DIX

    Dix is a Village in Kimball county with -500 inhabitants.

  • MADRID

    Madrid is a Village in Perkins county with -500 inhabitants.

  • TABLE ROCK

    Table Rock is a Village in Pawnee county with -500 inhabitants.

  • UNION

    Union is a Village in Cass county with -500 inhabitants.

  • DWIGHT

    Dwight is a Village in Butler county with -500 inhabitants.

  • WACO

    Waco is a Village in York county with -500 inhabitants.

  • PANAMA

    Panama is a Village in Lancaster county with -500 inhabitants.

  • SHUBERT

    Shubert is a Village in Richardson county with -500 inhabitants.

  • GARLAND

    Garland is a Village in Seward county with -500 inhabitants.

  • GUIDE ROCK

    Guide Rock is a Village in Webster county with -500 inhabitants.

  • PLEASANT DALE

    Pleasant Dale is a Village in Seward county with -500 inhabitants.

  • SPRINGVIEW

    Springview is a Village in Keya Paha county with -500 inhabitants.

  • ELBA

    Elba is a Village in Howard county with -500 inhabitants.

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