Nebraska’s
Best
Cities for Sleep
The great state of Nebraska is the heart of the Midwest and one of the top grain producers in the US. The word Nebraska comes from the Native American term for “flat water,” which described the Platte River that transverses the state. Famous sons and daughters include Marlon Brando, Warren Buffett, and Hilary Swank. The flat, treeless landscape of Western Nebraska was once called The Great American Desert but is now known as The Great Plains.
Interesting facts about Nebraska:
- The largest mammoth skeleton ever discovered was found on a Nebraska farm in 1922
- Nebraska has more miles of river than any other state in the country
- The state insect is the honeybee and the state flower is the goldenrod
- Nebraska’s Chimney Rock rock formation was the landmark mentioned most often in the journals of travelers on the Oregon Trail
- Buffalo Bill Cody held his first rodeo in 1882 in North Platte, Nebraska
So how do residents of The Cornhusker State sleep? Do folks in Omaha catch more Zzz’s than small-town dwellers? Let’s take a look at our list of best cities for sleep in Nebraska and see who comes out on top.
The percentage of adults who report insufficient sleep each year. Insufficient sleep increases the chance of weight gain, cognitive problems, and cardiovascular disease
The percentage of adults who report a BMI — or body mass index — above 30%. Higher body mass usually equals a greater risk of sleep apnea
The percentage of adults who report excessive drinking. Heavy drinking is linked to disrupted sleep and less REM sleep
Gretna, NE
5,076
310
76,548
3.1 
330
2.7
220
2.7
150
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Papillion, NE
20,530 310 76,259 3.1 330 2.7 220 2.7 150 3.33 100 28
Chalco, NE
11,209 310 73,609 3.1 330 2.7 220 2.7 150 3.33 100 28
Seward, NE
7,220 270 60,589 3 300 2.9 200 2.9 140 3.01 110 27
Sidney, NE
6,376 270 61,667 2.9 310 3 220 3 150 1.86 110 29
Lincoln, NE
287,401 270 53,089 3.1 280 2.8 250 2.8 140 3.19 140 26
Kearney, NE
33,761 270 51,494 3 290 2.9 230 2.9 150 2.73 120 24
La Vista, NE
17,163 310 63,034 3.1 330 2.7 220 2.7 150 3.33 100 28
Columbus, NE
23,274 270 54,822 2.9 330 3 210 3 140 3.01 90 29
Bellevue, NE
53,627 310 62,003 3.1 330 2.7 220 2.7 150 3.33 100 28
Holdrege, NE
5,405 250 48,900 3 330 2.8 200 2.8 150 2.63 110 23
Schuyler, NE
6,377 270 53,756 2.8 330 3 200 3 140 3.01 50 24
Blair, NE
7,815 250 44,855 3.1 330 2.7 220 2.7 130 3.08 110 31
Ralston, NE
7,296 310 55,837 3.3 290 3.3 220 3.3 170 3.33 140 32
Wayne, NE
5,622 240 44,722 3.1 330 3 220 3 130 2.94 130 24
Chadron, NE
5,488 260 44,773 3.2 300 3.1 230 3.1 170 1.44 140 28
Omaha, NE
468,262 310 53,789 3.3 290 3.3 220 3.3 170 3.33 140 32
York, NE
7,866 280 52,889 2.9 360 3.1 180 3.1 160 2.91 110 26
Lexington, NE
10,121 280 49,881 3 330 3.3 170 3.3 170 2.52 90 29
Gering, NE
8,225 290 56,010 3.5 340 3.7 180 3.7 190 1.75 100 34
Offutt AFB, NE
5,142 310 50,942 3.1 330 2.7 220 2.7 150 3.33 100 28
Grand Island, NE
51,478 310 51,627 3.1 330 3.1 180 3.1 160 2.77 100 34
Norfolk, NE
24,651 290 46,542 3.2 320 3.1 200 3.1 170 2.91 120 26
Alliance, NE
8,070 310 54,291 3.1 370 3.1 200 3.1 180 1.65 120 33
North Platte, NE
23,814 320 50,422 3.3 340 3.2 180 3.2 180 2.28 120 30
McCook, NE
7,551 270 40,372 2.9 360 3.1 200 3.1 160 2.35 120 25
Hastings, NE
24,822 300 47,700 3.2 370 3.2 190 3.2 170 2.8 110 31
Plattsmouth, NE
6,480 300 49,211 2.8 380 2.8 220 2.8 180 3.26 100 32
Fremont, NE
26,509 310 50,007 3.4 350 3.3 200 3.3 180 3.15 110 28
Scottsbluff, NE
14,733 290 41,143 3.5 340 3.7 180 3.7 190 1.75 100 34
Crete, NE
7,082 290 44,051 2.9 360 3.2 200 3.2 160 3.01 90 31
Nebraska City, NE
7,275 280 44,243 3.1 380 3 210 3 180 3.22 110 34
Beatrice, NE
12,274 300 44,134 3.2 360 2.8 230 2.8 170 3.12 120 35
South Sioux City, NE
12,838 330 48,859 3.1 380 3.4 170 3.4 190 3.12 90 41How Did We Determine the Best Cities for Sleep?
Sleep is impacted by important behavioral, environmental, and lifestyle factors. We compiled our list of Best Cities for Sleep by looking at 10 key metrics backed by scientific research. Keep reading to find out which metrics we chose and how they affect slumber.
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