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North Platte, Nebraska

city · Lincoln County

At a glance

22,831
Population
$169,100
Median home value (all homes)
44% below U.S. median
$220,664
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$921/mo
Median rent
32% below U.S. median
$58,097
Median household income
26% below U.S. median
13.3 min
Average commute
89.3%
Homes with broadband
99.69%
Locations with fiber available
3.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 86 — 14% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing27% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities5% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost52% below
For business: Nebraska is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college92 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college173 mi
High school graduates93.5%
College graduates20.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Development Corp. of North Platte
The North Platte Area Chamber & Development Corporation is a private, non-profit organization of business professionals who are dedicated to improving the economic and civic environment of the North Platte area while fostering the growth and prosperity of business.
state Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development
Our mission is to provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska’s communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy, with programs and resources for starting and growing a business, housing, and economic recovery.
state Union Pacific Railroad Industrial Dev
Union Pacific's Industrial Development team provides guidance and rail project management to help businesses build, expand, or locate rail-served sites on Union Pacific’s expansive network, connecting them to the global economy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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