City safety & data profile

North PlatteNE

North Platte, NE is a 24K-resident city in Lincoln County with a median household income of $58,097.

Lincoln County, Nebraska. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for North Platte, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. North Platte has a population larger than 54% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $169,100, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

24K
Population
Top 46%
By size
$58,097
Median income
$169,100
Median home
15.4%
Poverty rate

The read on North Platte

North Platte posts a median household income higher than 19% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the North Platte area.

Top 81%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near North Platte

Where North Platte income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$58,097 Bottom 19% higher than 19% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NE $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading North Platte, NE beyond the headline numbers

North Platte sits inside Lincoln County, Nebraska, at roughly 41.12°N, -100.77°W. Population 24,194, $58,097 median household income. Median home value $169,100, median rent $921. Poverty rate 15.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: North Platte's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 41.4%, then high blood pressure at 37.6%. 1 hospital in/around North Platte, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for North Platte from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
24,194
North Platte
Median Income
$58,097
-15% vs avg
Median Home Value
$169,100
-26% vs avg
Median Age
40.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Lincoln County) - North Platte's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
34K-6%
Median Income
$65,148+35%
Median Home Value
$189,500+68%
Poverty Rate
12.4%+9%
Unemployment
3.6%-36%

Economics

Economics indicators for North Platte, NE
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$921/mo
Poverty Rate
15.4% +8% vs avg
Unemployment 3.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 20.8%
Work From Home 2.4%
Public Transit 0.9%

Population

White 87.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
41.4%
High Blood Pressure
37.6%
Short Sleep Duration
37.1%
Physical Inactivity
31.6%
Binge Drinking
18.6%
Current Smoking
16.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.4%
Diabetes
13.3%
Lack of Health Insurance
11.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 59.4%
Annual Checkup 75.3%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.1%
Stroke
4.1%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
GREAT PLAINS HEALTH
NORTH PLATTE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of North Platte, NE? ▼
North Platte, NE has a population of 24,194 people, located in Lincoln County, Nebraska.
What is the median household income in North Platte? ▼
The median household income in North Platte, NE is $58,097 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 15.4%.
What is the median home value in North Platte? ▼
The median home value in North Platte, NE is $169,100. Median rent is $921/month.
What are the top health concerns in North Platte? ▼
The top health indicators in North Platte include Obesity (41.4%), High Blood Pressure (37.6%), Short Sleep Duration (37.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in North Platte? ▼
North Platte has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in North Platte? ▼
The median age in North Platte, NE is 40.2 years. 20.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

North Platte, NE is located in Lincoln County, Nebraska. With a population of 24K and a $58,097 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the North Platte area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using North Platte's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Lincoln County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.