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North Platte, NE

Lincoln CountyElev. 854 m
Population
23,030
Median home
$159,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
12
Sex offenders
4

Overview

About North Platte

With about 23,030 residents, North Platte is one of Nebraska's notable places. North Platte sits in Lincoln County. The median age is 40.4 and the median household income is $57,805. Homes carry a median value of $159,500, and about 57% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (84.9%). Around 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 13 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
23,030
Median age
40.4
Median household income
$57,805
Per-capita income
$30,989
Poverty rate
16.1%
High-school grad or higher
92.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
Unemployment
3.3%
Avg. commute
12.7 min
Work from home
2.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White84.9%
Hispanic or Latino10.3%
Black1%
Asian0.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts28%
Sales & office22.9%
Production, transportation & material moving19.1%
Service18.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance11.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$159,500
Median gross rent
$882/mo
Owner-occupied
56.5%
Median year built
1965
Households
10,119
Avg. household size
2.21

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

North Platte has 12 public schools — 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading42%
Math52%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

NORTH PLATTE HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
ADAMS MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 7–8
MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–6
CODY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
EISENHOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
LAKE MALONEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
MCDONALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
BUFFALO EARLY LEARNING CENTERGrades -1–-1
OSGOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime63% below national
North Platte143
Nebraska199
United States386
↓ 62% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime25% above national
North Platte2,446
Nebraska1,611
United States1,952
↓ 29% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, North Platte Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around North Platte.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Lincoln County
HailRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
Heat waveRelatively Low
Ice stormRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

North Platte is in Lincoln County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

North Platte sits in Lincoln County. Elevation ~854 m.

Map of North Platte
North Platte, NE
Where North Platte is
OmahaLincolnBellevueGrand IslandKearneyFremontNorth Platte
Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Fox TheatreHotel YanceyNorth Platte US Post Office and Federal BuildingLincoln County Courthouse
Notable people from North Platte
Chuck HagelRed CloudEvelyn HookerMike MogisKeith NevilleHoward BaskervilleRobert B. CrosbyJoe VogelDanny WoodheadJohn Howell
People searches in North Platte
Michael Smith (3)John Smith (3)James Smith (3)David SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Gothenburg (35 mi)Cozad (44 mi)Ogallala (50 mi)Lexington (58 mi)Broken Bow (61 mi)McCook (64 mi)

Public records

Incarceration records — Lincoln County

Most-recorded names in Lincoln County booking & incarceration records:

Caleb Smith (1)Charles Robinson (1)Daniel Smith (1)Donald Lee (1)Douglas Baker (1)James Mitchell (1)Jesus Martinez (1)Jordan Baker (1)Juan Martinez (1)Keith Allen (1)Mark Baker (1)Micah Miller (1)Miranda Lewis (1)Nicholas Wright (1)Richard Moore (1)Richard Smith (1)Robert Carter (1)Robert Smith (1)Ross Rivera (1)

Names with the most public booking/incarceration records in the county. Source: state & county correctional rosters (first-party).

Registered sex offenders in North Platte, NE (4)

Public sex-offender registry records for North Platte, Nebraska.

Jennifer Spring Brown, 50
North Platte · Lincoln County · 69101
AKA Jennifer S Brown
Jill Ann Dellij, 46
North Platte · Lincoln County · 69101
AKA Anthony Smith, Jill Smith
Daniel Clifford Davis, 73
North Platte · Lincoln County · 69101
AKA Daniel C Davis
Michael Richard Johnson, 38
North Platte · Lincoln County · 69101
AKA Michael R Johnson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

North Platte — frequently asked

What is the population of North Platte, Nebraska?
North Platte has a population of about 23,030, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in North Platte?
The median home value in North Platte is $159,500, and the median gross rent is $882/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is North Platte safe? What is the crime rate?
North Platte Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 143 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does North Platte face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Lincoln County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including hail, winter weather, drought.
How many schools are in North Platte?
North Platte has 12 public schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in North Platte?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near North Platte. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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