Moving to Nebraska
Nebraska, otherwise known as ‘The Cornhusker State’, is a fabulous state to work and live. If you are moving or relocating to NE, we have created a detailed list of some important facts and useful tidbits to help make your move an easy transition.
Geography
Located in the West North Central Region of the country, Nebraska is bordered by Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, South Dakota and Wyoming. With a total land area of over 77,353.73 Square Miles, it comes in as the 16th largest state.
Population
Currently, the population of NE is 1,907,116 making it the 13th least populated state in the union and the 7th least densely populated. The state capital, Lincoln, has a population of 236146. which is the 14th largest capital in the country.
Other Populous Nebraska Cities are:
| US Rank | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Omaha | 446,970 |
| 71 | Lincoln | 280,364 |
Notable Nebraskans
Nebraska is home to several famous and some infamous citizens such as, Grace Abbott a memorable social worker is from Grand Island and Grover Cleveland Alexander a memorable baseball pitcher is from Saint Paul. Others include people like Fred Astaire a dancer actor and Max Baer a boxer .
Climate
Nebraska lies in the central Great Plains, straddling the east-to-west transition from relatively abundant precipitation in the far southeast to semi-arid conditions in the panhandle. The state is far from the moderating effects of oceans and experiences warm to hot summers and cold winters. Temperatures vary widely across seasons, averaging 22.1°F in January and 74.5°F in July. The hottest year on record was 2012, with an average temperature of 52.7°F, 4.3°F higher than the long-term average.
Since the beginning of the 20th century, temperatures in Nebraska have risen approximately 1°F. Temperatures in the 2000s have been warmer than the long-term average and comparable to the previous record warmest period of the early 1930s Dust Bowl era, when drought and poor land management likely exacerbated the hot summer temperatures. The recent warming has been concentrated in the winter and spring while summers have not warmed substantially in the state, a characteristic of much of the Great Plains and Midwest. This is reflected in a below average occurrence of extremely hot days and no overall trend in the number of warm nights since the 1960s. The winter warming trend is reflected in a below average number of very cold nights since 1990.
Crime Statistics
Safety and security should always be an important factor when moving to a new area. A state’s crime rate affects more than just the security of its citizens, it intensely affects property value, economics and the overall quality of life. Based on the last FBI Crime Statistics, Nebraska’s violent crime rate is 28 per 10k residents which is less than the national average of 37.3. In addition, the state’s property crime rate is 252per 10k residents which is greater than the national average of 248.7.
Nebraska ranks #32 in the US for violent crime and #27 for property crime.
Schools & Education
Whether you are a student, have children, or neither, a state’s educational system is not only important to those attending, it’s vital to the overall quality of life, culture and economics of the state. Based on data from multiple public and private sources, we were able to rank Nebraska’s educational system.
Overall Grade: C
Nebraska spends on average $13982.00 per pupil, which is greater than the national average ($11,900). NE ranks #19 in the US compared to the rest of the country. While NE ranks #19 in spending, the latest graduation rate is 88.90%%.
Another important factor is the percentage of families that enroll their young children (ages 3-4) in an accredited pre-school program. Nebraska ranks #36 with over 40.70% of children attending a early educational program.
Taxes
The current income tax rate for Nebraska is 6.84% which ranks 30th favorable amongst other states. If you are purchasing property, you may want to consider the the property tax burden rate. This is the amount you pay in taxes per $1000 earned. NE’s rate is $37.65 which ranks 39th in the US.
Currently, NE sales tax is $24.01 for which it comes in as 30th compared to other states.
Sports
Unfortunately Nebraska does’nt have any major league teams.
Utility Companies
Before you move to Nebraska, it’s advised that you know who your utility companies are. We have an extensive list of both public and private utility companies in NE.
Other Resources
For more information about moving to Nebraska, visit their website at http://www.nebraska.gov/