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North Platte, NE

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North Platte, NE

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 27
Population23,030
Foreign Born1.5%
Population Density1,269people per mi²
Median Age40.4 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

68/100

32% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in North Platte, Nebraska

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $14k$26k
Comfortable $31k$46k
Luxury $85k+$131k+
Elite (Top 5%) $99k+$154k+
Affordability Ratio

127%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean94%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
32
Positive
40
Poor
1
Negative
4

Groceries

5 within 10 miles

0.1mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

0.4mi

Airport

Simon Heliport

2.6mi

Post Office

USPS — North Platte, NE

1.7mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf3Nearest 1.1 mi
Camping20Nearest 2.4 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 247.2 mi
Gun Range3Nearest 6.8 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$58k+1.6%
23% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$250k
62% below US avg
College Educated
18.2%
48% below US avg
WFH
2.7%
81% below US avg
Homeownership
56.5%
14% below US avg
Median Home
$160k
43% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B
Safe

Generally safer than 67% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
16.5
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−52.5%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−59.4%
Homicide
0.05 / 1k Residents96% above state avg
Robbery
0.13 / 1k Residents28% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.81 / 1k Residents47% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−45.7%
Burglary
1.52 / 1k Residents29% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
12.79 / 1k Residents20% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.85 / 1k Residents54% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+27Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for North Platte, Nebraska
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
C+
Moderate

Moderate friction. Expect trade-offs in some aspect of personal liberty and independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
D
Poor11.5% of income
Property Rights
C
FairIJ Grade C
Firearm Rights
C+
FairFPC Grade C+
Homeschooling
C+
WeakModerate regulation

Energy independence: Importer (35% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Hardiness Zone5B~-12°F min
Growing Season166 days218 frost-free
Annual Rainfall21.7"
Elevation2,805 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
A-
Resilient

Strong survivability profile. Good buffer from population centers, with manageable environmental and tactical risks.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great1392 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,269/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A+
Great0 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
C+
WeakInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 542 mi · coast 843 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$16.9M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T07:50:33.000Z

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