City profile
North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · Population 22,831
North Platte is a town in Lincoln County, NE with about 22,831 residents and a typical home value near $169,000. It is 93 miles from Kearney, NE, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
23°F
Summer avg
76°F
Sunny days / yr
215
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$169,100
Typical monthly housing
$1,136
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
75
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.54%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.2%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.97%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 49/100
Top hazards: Hail, Winter weather, Drought
Nearest major airport
223 mi to Denver International Airport (DEN)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 22% Democratic / 77% Republican
Community
Population
22,831
Black population
1.1%
County
Lincoln County
Detailed crime figures are available for our 201 hand-researched cities.
2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hail, tornadoes
Highlights
- About 22,831 residents
- Typical home value about $169,000
- 93 miles from Kearney, NE
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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