Grant, Nebraska
Grant is a city of 1,413 people in Perkins County, Nebraska, founded in 1886.
Why visit Grant
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 3 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Grant Commercial Historic District, Perkins County Courthouse and Grant City Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 14°F.
Weather in Grant
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Grant
Grant is a city in and the county seat of Perkins County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Grant had a population of 1,197.
From the Wikipedia article Grant, Nebraska (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Grant Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Nebraska, United States
Perkins County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Courthouse in Nebraska, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Grant City Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places
Public park in Grant, Nebraska
Restaurants and cafes3
Where to stay1
History
Grant was platted in 1886 when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad was extended to that point. The city is named for Ulysses S. Grant, 18th President of the United States.
From the History section of Grant, Nebraska on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare1
Map of Grant
19 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 14°F | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 16°F | 0.7 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 24°F | 1.0 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 33°F | 2.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 45°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 56°F | 3.3 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 61°F | 3.6 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 59°F | 2.5 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 49°F | 1.6 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 35°F | 1.8 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 23°F | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 15°F | 0.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Madrid (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Perkins County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2010-07-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2009-07-31: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2007-08-29: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2007-01-07: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Searle Field (OGA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Brule 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- Ogallala 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Imperial 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
- Big Springs 24 mi northwest, about 38 min by car
- Paxton 27 mi northeast, about 44 min by car
- Julesburg 30 mi west, about 48 min by car
- Holyoke 35 mi southwest, about 56 min by car
- Wauneta 35 mi southeast, about 56 min by car
- Ovid 36 mi west, about 57 min by car
- North Platte 54 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Grant, Nebraska NE corner 3rd and Central from SW 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Third and Central in Grant, Nebraska, Bradleygee, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Grant, Nebraska city park bandshell 2, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Perkins County, Nebraska courthouse from NE 4, Ammodramus, CC0
- Quilt Pattern - Flickr - jjmusgrove, jjmusgrove, CC BY 2.0
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