O'Neill, Nebraska
O'Neill is a city of 3,570 people in Holt County, Nebraska, founded in 1882.
Why visit O'Neill
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 3 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Golden Hotel, Holt County Courthouse, O'Neill Golf Club and Ford Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 11°F, and about 26 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in O'Neill
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About O'Neill
O'Neill is a city in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, O'Neill had a population of 3,581. It is the county seat of Holt County.
From the Wikipedia article O'Neill, Nebraska (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Golden Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Hotel in O'Neill, Nebraska
Holt County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
County courthouse in O'Neill, United States of America
Old Nebraska State Bank Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Bank building in O'Neill, United States of America
U.S. Post Office, O'neill, Nebraska
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Post office in O'Neill, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes3
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Where to stay2
History
O'Neill was platted in 1874. It was named for one of its founders, John O'Neill. O'Neill was originally settled largely by Irish immigrants.
From the History section of O'Neill, Nebraska on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship13
Jehovahs Witnesses Kingdom Hall
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 0.7 mi
409 Holt Boulevard, O'Neill
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare3
Map of O'Neill
37 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 11°F | 0.5 in | 4.1 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 14°F | 0.7 in | 5.8 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 23°F | 1.5 in | 4.7 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 34°F | 2.9 in | 1.7 in |
| May | 70°F | 46°F | 4.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 57°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 62°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 59°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 50°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 36°F | 2.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 24°F | 0.9 in | 2.7 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 14°F | 0.7 in | 5.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for O'Neill (0 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
Holt County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2022-07-27: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (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)
- 2018-06-29: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
O'Neill Municipal Airport (ONL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Atkinson 17 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Chambers 18 mi south, about 30 min by car
- Ewing 21 mi southeast, about 34 min by car
- Orchard 22 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Stuart 27 mi west, about 43 min by car
- Spencer 29 mi north, about 46 min by car
- Clearwater 31 mi southeast, about 50 min by car
- Verdigre 33 mi east, about 52 min by car
- Creighton 38 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Neligh 39 mi southeast, 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
- 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
- O'Neill, Nebraska pavement shamrock 1, Ammodramus, Public domain
- O'Neill Carnegie Library Holt Co NE north facade, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- O'Neill Carnegie Library Holt Co NE north and west facades, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- O'Neill Carnegie Library Holt Co NE original building and addition, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- O'Neill Carnegie Library Holt Co NE main entrance, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- O'Neill Carnegie Library Holt Co NE east and north facades, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- O'Neill Carnegie Library Holt Co NE north and east facades, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- O'Neill Carnegie Library Holt Co NE west facade, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- O'Neill Carnegie Library Holt Co NE west and partial view of south facades, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Moses Kinkaid Bldg from NW, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Golden Hotel (O'Neill, Nebraska) from SW, Ammodramus, Public domain
- O'Neill, Nebraska post office from SE 1, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Holt County, Nebraska courthouse from NW 1, Ammodramus, Public domain
- St. Patrick's Catholic Church Holt Co NE east and north facades, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Patrick's Catholic Church Holt Co NE tower detail, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Patrick's Catholic Church Holt Co NE north and west facades, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Patrick's Catholic Church Holt Co NE stained glass windows, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Patrick's Catholic Church Holt Co NE west facade, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Patrick's Catholic Church Holt Co NE south and east facades, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Patrick's Catholic Church Holt Co NE north and east facades, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Patrick's Catholic Church Holt Co NE south facade, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- W.J. Biglin House Holt Co NE north and west facades, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- W.J. Biglin House Holt Co NE name inscription, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- W.J. Biglin House Holt Co NE north facade, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- W.J. Biglin House Holt Co NE north and east facades, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- W.J. Biglin House Holt Co NE west facade, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- W.J. Biglin House Holt Co NE garage east facade, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- W.J. Biglin House Holt Co NE north and east elevations, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- W.J. Biglin House Holt Co NE garage south and west facades, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- W.J. Biglin House Holt Co NE garage south and east facades, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1965 New Jersey License Plate, Mpetersn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1965 New Hampshire License Plate, Mpetersn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Missouri 1965 License Plate, Mpetersn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1965 Minnesota License Plate, Mpetersn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1965 Oregon License Plate, Mpetersn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1965 Washington License Plate, Mpetersn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1965 West Virginia License Plate, Mpetersn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 65ColoradoPlate, Mpetersn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1965 Vermont License Plate, Mpetersn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1965 Wisconsin License Plate, Mpetersn, CC BY-SA 4.0
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