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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

  • BELVIDERE

    Belvidere is a Village in Thayer county with -100 inhabitants.

  • CROOKSTON

    Crookston is a Village in Cherry county with -100 inhabitants.

  • NEWPORT

    Newport is a Village in Rock county with -100 inhabitants.

  • EDDYVILLE

    Eddyville is a Village in Dawson county with -100 inhabitants.

  • ROGERS

    Rogers is a Village in Colfax county with -100 inhabitants.

  • PROSSER

    Prosser is a Village in Adams county with -100 inhabitants.

  • CENTER

    Center is a Village in Knox county with -100 inhabitants.

  • RICHLAND

    Richland is a Village in Colfax county with -100 inhabitants.

  • WATERBURY

    Waterbury is a Village in Dixon county with -100 inhabitants.

  • BRISTOW

    Bristow is a Village in Boyd county with -100 inhabitants.

  • REYNOLDS

    Reynolds is a Village in Jefferson county with -100 inhabitants.

  • WHITNEY

    Whitney is a Village in Dawes county with -100 inhabitants.

  • LEWISTON

    Lewiston is a Village in Pawnee county with -100 inhabitants.

  • LIBERTY

    Liberty is a Village in Gage county with -100 inhabitants.

  • SOUTH BEND

    South Bend is a Village in Cass county with -100 inhabitants.

  • ST. HELENA

    St. Helena is a Village in Cedar county with -100 inhabitants.

  • STEELE CITY

    Steele City is a Village in Jefferson county with -100 inhabitants.

  • DEWEESE

    Deweese is a Village in Clay county with -100 inhabitants.

  • HEARTWELL

    Heartwell is a Village in Kearney county with -100 inhabitants.

  • MAGNET

    Magnet is a Village in Cedar county with -100 inhabitants.

  • EMMET

    Emmet is a Village in Holt county with -100 inhabitants.

  • WELLFLEET

    Wellfleet is a Village in Lincoln county with -100 inhabitants.

  • ROYAL

    Royal is a Village in Antelope county with -100 inhabitants.

  • STEINAUER

    Steinauer is a Village in Pawnee county with -100 inhabitants.

  • HUBBELL

    Hubbell is a Village in Thayer county with -100 inhabitants.

  • WOOD LAKE

    Wood Lake is a Village in Cherry county with -100 inhabitants.

  • THAYER

    Thayer is a Village in York county with -100 inhabitants.

  • LEBANON

    Lebanon is a Village in Red Willow county with -100 inhabitants.

  • WINNETOON

    Winnetoon is a Village in Knox county with -100 inhabitants.

  • PRIMROSE

    Primrose is a Village in Boone county with -100 inhabitants.

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