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Lincoln Nebraska

Lincoln is the capital of Nebraska, and the second-largest city in the state. Much of the action in Lincoln revolves around UNL (the University of Nebraska at Lincoln) http://www.unl.edu/, which prides itself on a long tradition of exciting college football teams as well as all the cultural and educational advantages of a major university. Lincoln has an extensive park system, connected by a 99-mile system of recreational trails. Population: The population of Lincoln in 2009 was 254,001, up a whopping 12.6% since 2000.

Climate: One thing to be aware of is that historically the Lincoln-area tornado activity is above the Nebraska state average, and is 178% greater than the overall U.S. average. Lincoln receives 29.71 inches of rainfall annually, with a four-season climate and cold winters.

Cost of living: http://www.areavibes.com states that the cost of living in Lincoln is 1.1% less than the Nebraska average and 11% less than the national average.

Housing costs: The mean price of a house in 2009 was $161,648. Relatively expensive for Nebraska, the median home value in Lincoln is 52.9% greater than the Nebraska average, but still attractive to retirees at 13.2% less than the national average. Education: In addition to “The U”, retirees may find courses of interest at Nebraska Wesleyan University http://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/, Southeast Community College http://www.southeast.edu, and Union College.

Transportation:Lincoln is well served by air, as Lincoln Airport http://www.lincolnairport.com/ has daily non-stop service to the United Airlines hubs at O'Hare International Airport and Denver International Airport, as well as the Delta Air Lines hub at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. Amtrak’s California Zephyr route also serves Lincoln.

Travel and tourism: Lincoln is one of the Midwest's most affordable, accessible, and agreeable cities. It offers all the amenities of a bustling big city with plenty of opportunities to get back to nature for the outdoors-minded retiree. Visit their Convention and Visitors Bureau for more information http://www.lincoln.org/.

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