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North Platte Nebraska

North Platte is centrally located about 250 miles between Omaha and Denver. It is home to the Union Pacific's Bailey Railroad Yard http://www.uprr.com/aboutup/facilities/bailey which is the largest railroad yard in the world. It is also the home of Col. William F. (Buffalo Bill) Cody who lived in North Platte during the heyday of the Wild West Show. The unemployment rate in North Platte is 4.20 percent, making it a stable economy. Population: At the 2010 census, the population of North Platte was 24,733.

Climate: North Platte receives 19.66 inches of precipitation each year. Winters are long and cold, and summers are hot and humid.

Cost of living: http://www.areavibes.com states that the cost of living in North Platte is 2.2% greater than the Nebraska average, but 8% less than the national average.

Housing costs: The median home cost in North Platte is $92,000. This is good news for people who want to retire here where the median home value is 38% less than the national average.

Colleges and Universities: North Platte Community College http://www.mpcc.edu/ is part of the Mid Plains Community College System. Retirees will find non-traditional educational offerings here.

Transportation:North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) http://www.northplatteairport.com, also known as Lee Bird Field, offers connections via Denver to anywhere.

Travel and tourism: In an effort to combat the misconception that “there’s nothing to do in this town,” the North Platte/Lincoln County Convention and Visitors Bureau has launched a new comprehensive community calendar available on their website at http://www.visitnorthplatte.com. This is an interactive calendar in which the public is encouraged to submit their own events. You might be surprised at how many things there are to do in this town!

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