Nebraska City, Nebraska
Nebraska City is a city of 7,369 people in Otoe County, Nebraska, founded in 1855.
Why visit Nebraska City
Townapedia lists 24 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 18 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Pioneer Theater, Nebraska City Bridge, Morton-James Public Library and Boscobel.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 14°F, and about 24 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Nebraska City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Nebraska City
Nebraska City is a city in and the county seat of Otoe County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 7,222.
From the Wikipedia article Nebraska City, Nebraska (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Nebraska City Bridge
Bridge · 1.7 mi
Bridge over the Missouri River in Nebraska and Iowa in the United States
Museums and landmarks24
Morton-James Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Library in Nebraska City, Nebraska, United States
Boscobel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Building in Nebraska City, United States of America
Burlington Railroad Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Railway station in Nebraska City, Nebraska
Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Nebraska City, Nebraska
Jasper A. Ware House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Nebraska City, Nebraska, United States
Mayhew Cabin
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
House in Nebraska, United States of America
Otoe County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
County courthouse in Nebraska City, United States of America
St. Benedict's Catholic Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Church building in Nebraska, United States of America
U.S. Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Post office in Nebraska City, Nebraska
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Kregel Windmill Museum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
12 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Restaurants and cafes18
The Root
Cafe · Coffee Shop
900 Central Avenue, Nebraska City
Mo-Fr 06:00-15:00; Sa 07:00-14:00; Su off
Calabria Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian · 0.6 mi
725 South 6th Street, Nebraska City
Sa 11:00 - 22:00; Su 11:00 - 21:00
Parker's Smokehouse
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.4 mi
715 1st Corso, Nebraska City
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-20:00
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.9 mi
1649 South 11th Street, Nebraska City
Mo-Th 10:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
6 more on the map.
History
Early European-American official exploration was reported in 1804 by Lewis and Clark as they journeyed west along the Missouri River. They encountered many of the historic Native American tribes whose ancestors had inhabited the territory for thousands of years, including the Oto-Missouria, Omaha, and Pawnee Indians.[1]
During the years of early pioneer settlement, in 1846 the US Army built Old Fort Kearny at Nebraska City. Several years later, the army abandoned it to relocate the fort to central Nebraska, now south of present-day Kearney.
Shortly after the post was vacated, John Boulware developed an important river-crossing and ferry service from Iowa to present-day Nebraska City. He and his father expanded their business and in 1852 or 1853 built a ferry house, the first residence in Nebraska City.
From the History section of Nebraska City, Nebraska on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Churches and places of worship21
Nebraska City Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist
218 North 14th Street, Nebraska City
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Nebraska City Northside Elem
School · 1.0 mi
1200 North 14Th Street, Nebraska City
Healthcare3
Map of Nebraska City
123 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 14°F | 0.9 in | 8.1 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 18°F | 1.1 in | 7.2 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 28°F | 1.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 39°F | 3.4 in | 1.1 in |
| May | 74°F | 51°F | 5.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 66°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 63°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 54°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 41°F | 3.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 29°F | 1.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 19°F | 1.4 in | 4.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Nebraska City 2Nw (2 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
Otoe County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2025-05-21: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds (Winter Storm)
- 2022-02-23: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-03-21: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2015-06-25: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Browns Airport (EPG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Auburn 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Rock Port 25 mi southeast, about 40 min by car
- Glenwood 26 mi north, about 42 min by car
- Shenandoah 26 mi east, about 42 min by car
- Malvern 27 mi northeast, about 43 min by car
- Louisville 27 mi northwest, about 44 min by car
- Tarkio 30 mi southeast, about 48 min by car
- Bellevue 33 mi north, about 53 min by car
- Papillion 34 mi north, about 55 min by car
- Omaha 42 mi north, about 1 h 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
- Arbor Lodge, Workman at en.wikipedia, CC BY 2.5
- Kregel Windmill Factory Historical Marker, Nebraska City, CastIronSeasoner, CC BY 4.0
- Otoe County War Memorial, Nebraska City, CastIronSeasoner, CC BY 4.0
- Nebraska City Pioneer 3, Dmartin969, Public domain
- Overland Trail Marker, Otoe Chapter, Nebraska City, CastIronSeasoner, CC BY 4.0
- America 250 Time Capsule, Nebraska City, 2026, CastIronSeasoner, CC BY 4.0
- First United Methodist Church of Nebraska City Original Wall 1855, CastIronSeasoner, CC BY 4.0
- First United Methodist Church of Nebraska City Historical Marker, CastIronSeasoner, CC BY 4.0
- Seed Library at Morton-James Public Library, Nebraska City, CastIronSeasoner, CC BY 4.0
- St. Mary's Nebraska City 2025, Dmartin969, Public domain
- Russell, Majors, & Waddell Memorial & Historic Marker, Nebraska City, CastIronSeasoner, CC BY 4.0
- Nebraska City, N side 1st Corso, E from 9th Street, Ammodramus, CC0
- Old Fort Kearny Historical Marker, Nebraska City, CastIronSeasoner, CC BY 4.0
- Nebraska Underground Railroad Tour, Alexander Majors Residence, Nebraska City, CastIronSeasoner, CC BY 4.0
- Old Freighters Museum and Russell, Majors, and Waddell Freighting Company Headquarters, Nebraska City, CastIronSeasoner, CC BY 4.0
- Russell, Majors, & Waddell House Historic Marker, Nebraska City, CastIronSeasoner, CC BY 4.0
- Stephen Friel Nuckolls Memorial in Nuckolls Square Park, Nebraska City, 2026, CastIronSeasoner, CC BY 4.0
- Duncan Fine-o-Meter, Nebraska City, 2026, CastIronSeasoner, CC BY 4.0
- Nelson House Exterior 1, Nebraska City, 2026, CastIronSeasoner, CC BY 4.0
- Nelson House Exterior 2, Nebraska City, 2026, CastIronSeasoner, CC BY 4.0
- Nebraska City Public Schools Display at Nelson House, CastIronSeasoner, CC BY 4.0
- Buffalo Bill's Wild West Pamphlet for Show in Nebraska City 1907, Displayed at Nelson House, CastIronSeasoner, CC BY 4.0
- Nelson House Vintage Kitchen, Nebraska City, 2026, CastIronSeasoner, CC BY 4.0
- Mayhew Cabin Historical Marker, Nebraska City, 2026, CastIronSeasoner, CC BY 4.0
- Memorial to Edward D. Bartling Outside Mayhew Cabin, Nebraska City, 2026, CastIronSeasoner, CC BY 4.0
- Restoration of Mayhew Cabin 1, Nebraska City, April 2026, CastIronSeasoner, CC BY 4.0
- Restoration of Mayhew Cabin 2, Nebraska City, April 2026, CastIronSeasoner, CC BY 4.0
- Nebraska City library from SW 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Nebraska City Burlington depot from SW 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Wildwood Historic Center from E 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Boscobel (Nebraska City) from E 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Otoe County, Nebraska courthouse from NNE 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Nebraska City Farmers Bank from W 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Mayhew Cabin from S 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Nebraska City GAR hall from SE 2, Ammodramus, CC0
- St. Benedict Church Nebraska City from NW 2, Ammodramus, CC0
- Kregel Windmill Factory from S 3, Ammodramus, CC0
- Nebrasaka-city-bridge, Americasroof at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Kregel Windmill Factory Museum Windcatcher and Eli Tail, CastIronSeasoner, CC BY 4.0
- Kregel Windmill Factory Museum Historic Office, CastIronSeasoner, CC BY 4.0
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