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North Platte, NE

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Savor traditions of the Old West in Central Nebraska

Suburban Riverside Scenic Historic Active Affordable Welcoming Close-Knit Growing Central

Situated at the convergence of the North and South Platte Rivers in western Central Nebraska, North Platte offers residents a small-town atmosphere with an Old Western twist. North Platte once served as the home of the world-famous cowboy, Buffalo Bill Cody, and continues to embrace the tradition of cowboys, rodeos, and railroads.

North Platte contains a rich heritage in the railroad industry, from the construction of the Union Pacific Railroad in the 19th century to now housing the world’s largest railroad classification yard, Union Pacific’s Bailey Yard. North Platte is also home to additional railroad attractions like the Golden Spike Tower and Visitor Center and the Cody Park Railroad Museum.

The close-knit community in North Platte comes together for a variety of events, including the Annual Sandhill Crane Migration, Lincoln County Fair, Honky Tonk BBQ Festival, Nebraskaland Days, and North Platte Rail Days. Destinations like Denver and Omaha are within a four-hour drive of North Platte. Convenience to I-80, U.S. 30, and U.S. 83 makes getting around from North Platte simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in North Platte, NE is $944 for one bedroom, $1,006 for two bedrooms, and $1,081 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Platte has increased by 5.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$944/month
717 Sq Ft
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Transportation

49

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

43

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Mc Donald Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

234 Students

7
out of 10

Washington Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

240 Students

5
out of 10

Cody Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

229 Students

5
out of 10

Jefferson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

296 Students

4
out of 10

Lincoln Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

284 Students

4
out of 10

Adams Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

566 Students

4
out of 10

Madison Middle School

Public

Grades 6

265 Students

2
out of 10

Boys & Girls Home-North Platte

Public

Grades 7-12

Rating Unavailable

North Platte High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,212 Students

1
out of 10

Boys & Girls Home-North Platte

Public

Grades 7-12

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • North Platte Area Children's Museum
  • Buffalo Bill Ranch State Recreation Area
  • Lake Maloney State Recreation Area

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.