Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Scottsbluff is a city of 14,376 people in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, founded in 1900.
Why visit Scottsbluff
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 29 parks and trails, 63 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Marquis Opera House, Golden Ticket Cinemas Reel Lux 6, Midwest Theater and Fontenelle Apartment House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 15°F, and about 40 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Scottsbluff
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Scottsbluff
Scottsbluff is a city in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States, in the Great Plains region. The population was 14,436 at the 2020 census. Scottsbluff is the largest city in the Nebraska Panhandle, and the 13th-most-populous city in Nebraska.
From the Wikipedia article Scottsbluff, Nebraska (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Marquis Opera House
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Opera house in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, United States
Museums and landmarks11
Midwest Theater
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Commercial building in Nebraska, United States of America
1707 Broadway, Scottsbluff
Fontenelle Apartment House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Apartment building in Scottsbluff, United States of America
Fort Mitchell
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Army fort in service from 1864-1867 near present day Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Gering Courier Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic building in Gering, Nebraska
Lincoln Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Hotel in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, United States
Scotts Bluff County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Courthouse in Gering, Nebraska
Scotts Bluff National Monument
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
National monument in the United States
Scottsbluff Carnegie Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Public library in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, U.S
US Post Office-Scottsbluff
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Building in the United States of America
Western Public Service Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Scottsbluff, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds29
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17 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes63
Steel Grill Restaurant & bar
Restaurant · Burger, Steak House, Chicken · 1.9 mi
2800 10th Street, Gering
Mo-Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 11:00-22:00
El Charito
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.5 mi
802 21st Avenue, Scottsbluff
El Mexicano Restaurante
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.9 mi
510 East 9th Street, Scottsbluff
Jax Gourmet Coffee & Snow
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.6 mi
409 West 27th Street, Scottsbluff
51 more on the map.
History
Scottsbluff was founded in 1899 by the Lincoln Land Company, a subsidiary of the Burlington Railroad. By 1900, the Burlington Railroad laid tracks into the town and placed a discarded boxcar next to the tracks as a temporary depot. Scottsbluff was the first town in the region to be located along a railroad line, resulting in some older businesses relocating from Gering to Scottsbluff.
From the History section of Scottsbluff, Nebraska on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay10
Hampton Inn & Suites Scottsbluff Conference Center
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
301 West Highway 26, Scottsbluff
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Scottsbluff-Gering
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
1821 Frontage Road, Scottsbluff
Churches and places of worship42
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries35
Healthcare8
Map of Scottsbluff
224 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 15°F | 0.3 in | 4.6 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 16°F | 0.5 in | 8.4 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 24°F | 1.0 in | 6.4 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 33°F | 1.7 in | 3.7 in |
| May | 70°F | 42°F | 2.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 53°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 60°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 57°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 47°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 34°F | 1.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 23°F | 0.6 in | 4.7 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 15°F | 0.5 in | 8.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Scottsbluff 1E (1 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
Scotts Bluff County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-05-24: Severe Winter Storm 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)
- 2011-08-12: Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Terrytown 2 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Gering 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Mitchell 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Minatare 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Morrill 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Bayard 19 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- Torrington 30 mi northwest, about 48 min by car
- LaGrange 30 mi southwest, about 49 min by car
- Bridgeport 32 mi southeast, about 52 min by car
- Alliance 43 mi east, about 1 h 15 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
- Marquis Opera House (Scottsbluff) from SW 3, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Midwest Theater (Scottsbluff) from SW 1, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Marquis Opera House (Scottsbluff) from SW 1, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Marquis Opera House (Scottsbluff) from SW 2, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Scottsbluff Carnegie Library N entrance, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Western Public Service Bldg from NW 2, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Fontenelle Apartments (Scottsbluff, NE) from E 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Fort Mitchell, Nebraska historical marker 2, Ammodramus, CC0
- Scottsbluff Post Office from NW 1, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Lincoln Hotel (Scottsbluff, Nebraska) from NW 2, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Scotts Bluff County courthouse from E 1, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Gering Courier from NW 1, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Christmas 2016 Fortis Boy Choir, Cooperl, CC BY-SA 4.0
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