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Gothenburg, NE

Nebraska · Frontier County

Gothenburg is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 3,436. Residents earn $79,519 per year, which is 6% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
3,436 Population 947/sq mi density
$79,519 Median Income $42,337 per capita
$173,200 Home Value $191,854 Zillow
$838 Median Rent 26.6% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$79,519 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$173,200 home value, $838/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $79,519
6% higher than US avg
Home Value $173,200
39% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.8%
29% lower than US avg
Median Rent $838
28% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.0%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.0%
68% lower than US avg

How Gothenburg Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,436
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density947/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$79,519
Per Capita$42,337
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$104M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$173,200
Rent$838
Ownership69.1%
Zillow$191,854
Housing Units1,626
Rent Burden26.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,369/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary58/100K

Health

Obesity38.0%
Uninsured9.1%
Smoking14.3%
Depression18.3%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI32 (Good)
Rain24.1 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation2,557 ft (779 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.8%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.88

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute18 min
Broadband89.0%
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Is Gothenburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gothenburg receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Gothenburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gothenburg is $79,519, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gothenburg is $173,200, 39% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $838 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Gothenburg is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,369 per 100,000, 30% below the national average.

Education

23.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Gothenburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 308 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Gothenburg has a population of 3,436 with a density of 947 people per square mile, spread across 3.6 square miles. The median age is 39.6 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 46.9% female and 53.1% male. The city is predominantly White (90.5%), with 2.3% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.5% of residents. 6.6% of the population are veterans. 12.3% of residents have a disability. 95.2% have health insurance coverage.

Population

3,436
Total Population
947
People / sq mi
39.6yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
3.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.1%
Female 46.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Gothenburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.5%
23% above US avg
Spanish 3.5%
74% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Gothenburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gothenburg is $79,519, which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,337. The average weekly wage is $807, 44% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 98 business establishments, including 5 restaurants. The cost of living index is 90.1, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 2.9% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Gothenburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$79,519
6% above US avg
Per Capita Income$42,337
Avg Weekly Wage$807
IRS Avg AGI$57,503
Gini Index0.392 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.0%
68% below US avg
Establishments (County)98
County GDP$104M

Business (County)

Restaurants5
Healthcare8
Retail12

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.5 min
Drive Alone81.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Gothenburg is $173,200, 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $191,854, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 99.9% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $838 (28% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $791 for a one-bedroom to $1,001 for a two-bedroom apartment. 69.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,626 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1964. 26.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$173,200
39% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$191,854
Median List Price$170,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$170,000
$/Sq Ft$97
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio99.9%
Price Drops6.7%
Inventory15

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$838
28% below US avg
Rent Burden26.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$706
1 Bedroom$791
2 Bedrooms$1,001
3 Bedrooms$1,274
4 Bedrooms$1,409

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.1%
Owner-Occupied69.1%
Renter-Occupied30.9%
Housing Units1,626
Median Year Built1964

Property Tax

In Gothenburg, 38.0% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 9.1% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.2% of residents. 29.5% have high blood pressure. 14.3% are current smokers. 21.8% report binge drinking. 24.6% are physically inactive. 18.3% report depression. 14.8% experience frequent mental distress. 9.1% of residents lack health insurance. 60.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.3 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Gothenburg vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.0%
18% above US avg
Diabetes9.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure29.5%
Asthma9.3%
COPD5.7%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.3%
2% above US avg
Binge Drinking21.8%
Physical Inactivity24.6%
Depression18.3%
Mental Distress14.8%
Physical Distress11.1%
Short Sleep30.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.2%
Uninsured9.1%
6% above US avg
Mental Health1:2,585
Checkup Rate72.0%
Dental Visits62.1%
Premature Death8,825/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.3/10
Exercise Access60.8%
Healthcare Facilities8
Gothenburg has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 0.0 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,369 per 100,000, 30% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,194, burglary at 58, vehicle theft at 117 per 100,000 residents. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Gothenburg receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Gothenburg vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,369.1/100K
30% below US avg
Burglary58.3/100K
Theft1,194.3/100K
Vehicle Theft116.5/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Traffic Accidents23
Avg Accident Severity2.4 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Gothenburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 2,557 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,557 ft (779 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²)
Population Density947/sq mi
Coordinates40.9247°N, 100.1539°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFrontier County County
Nearest AirportNorth Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"
37% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score13.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.1 / 100
Community Resilience16.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.3 on Apr 19, 2018.

Apr 10, 2018 10 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.7 47 km
Aug 19, 2015 13 km S of Halsey, Nebraska M3.6 96 km
Jan 4, 2016 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska M3.5 84 km
Aug 26, 1991 15 km SSE of Brownlee, Nebraska M3.4 141 km
Apr 9, 2018 10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 46 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 144 km
Apr 19, 2018 9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 46 km
Nov 13, 2001 Kansas M3.3 103 km
Apr 10, 2018 3 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.1 53 km
Apr 16, 2018 8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.1 50 km
Sep 26, 2010 11 km S of Oconto, Nebraska M3.1 35 km
Sep 30, 1990 29 km SE of Hyannis, Nebraska M3.0 150 km
Jul 18, 1990 10 km SSW of Ord, Nebraska M3.0 119 km
Apr 16, 2007 11 km WSW of Maywood, Nebraska M3.0 61 km
Feb 14, 2003 7 km S of Holbrook, Nebraska M2.9 77 km
Apr 14, 2002 12 km SSW of Lebanon, Nebraska M2.8 111 km
Apr 15, 2018 8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M2.6 49 km
Sep 10, 2010 8 km WNW of Norton, Kansas M2.6 118 km
Apr 10, 2018 4 km NW of Arnold, Nebraska M2.5 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

491 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 80 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 18, 1975 EF4 48 km 0
May 30, 1961 EF4 81 km 0
Oct 29, 1956 EF4 93 km 0
Jun 6, 1956 EF4 89 km 0
Jun 7, 1953 EF4 97 km 11
May 17, 2019 EF3 36 km 0
Mar 18, 2012 EF3 61 km 0
Mar 18, 2012 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 20, 2007 EF3 33 km 0
May 17, 2000 EF3 18 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 61 km 0
Jun 1, 1990 EF3 47 km 0
Jun 25, 1989 EF3 59 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF3 99 km 0
Sep 11, 1978 EF3 38 km 0
Jun 18, 1975 EF3 45 km 0
Jun 18, 1975 EF3 4 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BETTY'S WAY (68,425 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 BETTY'S WAY 68,425 39 km
2022 ROAD 702 45,166 85 km
2022 ROAD 739 32,997 62 km
1995 UNNAMED 27,237 86 km
2002 UNNAMED 15,972 14 km
2002 UNNAMED 11,012 68 km
1999 UNNAMED 7,793 49 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,681 39 km
2011 HARVEST CA 6,526 65 km
2012 UNNAMED 6,014 91 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,503 93 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,473 71 km
1995 UNNAMED 3,149 36 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,926 91 km
2024 DOUBLE S EAST RX 2,829 96 km
1989 UNNAMED 2,706 47 km
1989 UNNAMED 2,298 85 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,076 97 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,397 41 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,262 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.5 in
March 38°F (3°C) 1.4 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.3 in
November 36°F (2°C) 0.9 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Gothenburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 26°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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Gothenburg is located in Frontier County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Rural, a rural community. 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 29% below the national average of 33.7%. 90.9% have completed high school. 6.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.9 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 86% of the vote, a 72.9-point margin. 89.0% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 2 public libraries serving the community. 8 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 81.6% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 86%
D 13.1%

Winner: Republican by 72.9 points

Safety & Disasters

Traffic Accidents23
Avg Accident Severity2.4 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations91
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.8%
29% below US avg
High School+90.9%
Graduate Degree+6.2%
School Test Score5.88
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro / Rural
Population Density947/sq mi
Total Area3.6 sq mi
CountyFrontier County County

Services

Broadband Access89.0%
Avg Download Speed25.0 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed13.8 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities8
Restaurants5
Retail Stores12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.5 min
Drive Alone81.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.9%
Average costs for common services in Gothenburg. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $225 ($135–$360)
Specialist Visit $315 ($180–$496)
Urgent Care Visit $180 ($90–$315)
Emergency Room Visit $1,982 ($721–$4,505)
Dental Cleaning $117 ($68–$180)
Dental Filling $225 ($135–$360)
View all 40 services

Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $41 ($23–$68)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $68 ($45–$108)
Brake Pad Replacement $270 ($135–$451)
Tire Rotation $36 ($18–$68)
New Tires (Set of 4) $541 ($360–$901)
Battery Replacement $180 ($90–$315)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $90 ($54–$135)
Electrician (Per Hour) $81 ($45–$126)
HVAC Repair $360 ($135–$721)
HVAC System Install $6,307 ($3,604–$10,812)
Roof Repair $901 ($360–$1,802)
Roof Replacement $8,109 ($4,956–$13,515)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,352 ($451–$3,154)
Divorce (Contested) $13,515 ($4,505–$27,030)
DUI Defense $4,505 ($1,802–$9,010)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,352 ($721–$2,703)
Will Preparation $451 ($180–$901)
Trust Preparation $2,253 ($901–$4,505)
View all 12 services

Personal Care

Men's Haircut $23 ($14–$41)
Women's Haircut $50 ($27–$90)
Hair Coloring (Full) $135 ($68–$225)
Manicure $23 ($14–$41)
Pedicure $36 ($23–$59)
Massage (1 Hour) $72 ($45–$117)
View all 12 services

Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.69 ($2.70–$4.96)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.15 ($2.25–$4.51)
Loaf of Bread $3.42 ($2.25–$4.96)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.05 ($2.70–$5.86)
Ground Beef (per lb) $4.96 ($3.60–$6.76)
Rice (per lb) $0.90 ($0.54–$1.62)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $126 ($72–$225)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $63 ($27–$135)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $63 ($36–$108)
Internet (Monthly) $63 ($36–$90)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $59 ($27–$90)
Cable TV (Monthly) $77 ($45–$135)
View all 8 services

Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $180 ($68–$451)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,802 ($1,081–$3,154)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $63 ($27–$117)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $14 ($7.21–$23)
Car Registration (Annual) $90 ($27–$225)
Driver's License Renewal $27 ($14–$68)
View all 8 services

Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,081 ($541–$2,253)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $901 ($451–$1,802)
After-School Care (Monthly) $360 ($180–$631)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $45 ($23–$90)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $901 ($360–$2,253)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $11,263 ($4,505–$27,030)
View all 8 services

Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $54 ($27–$90)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $90 ($45–$180)
Dog Grooming $54 ($27–$90)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $36 ($18–$68)
Dog Spay/Neuter $270 ($135–$451)
Cat Spay/Neuter $180 ($90–$360)
View all 9 services

Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$811
Toddler$769
Preschool$704
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$465
Toddler$487
Preschool$498
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Frontier County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Agriculture & Forestry 91 19 $49,760 13.81
Retail Trade 68 12 $25,658 0.84
Professional & Technical Services 20 5 $36,939 0.35
Other Services 15 4 $44,594 0.61

Hospitals in Gothenburg

Hospital Type CMS Rating Emergency Phone
GOTHENBURG HEALTH Critical Access Hospitals Yes (308) 537-3661

Schools in Gothenburg

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
DUDLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Charter) Elementary 422 36 11.7:1
GOTHENBURG SECONDARY SCHOOL (Charter) High 389 25 15.6:1
SWEDE PRESCHOOL ACADEMY (Charter) 36 2 18.0:1
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Radio Stations near Gothenburg

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
KRVN Radio news, talk AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Gothenburg

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ROBERT HENRI MUSEUMHISTORY MUSEUM3087844154$37,931
100TH MERIDIAN MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM3087841100
100TH MERIDIAN MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM206 E 8TH ST3087841100
BRADY MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM3085843259
COZAD HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATIONPO BOX 325
GOTHENBURG PONY EXPRESS HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION1420 AVENUE F3085374212

Libraries in Gothenburg

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
WILSON PUBLIC LIBRARY910 MERIDIAN0.034,747
GOTHENBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY1104 LAKE AVENUE0.025,802
FARNAM PUBLIC LIBRARY310 MAIN STREET0.0989

Farmers Markets in Gothenburg

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cozad Farmers Market8th & F St.
Cozad Grand Generation Center410 W 9th St.06/25/2014 to 10/24/2018Wed: 4:30 PM-6:30 PM;Yes
Gothenburg Farmers Market15th Street and Avenue F07/13/2017 to 09/14/2017Thu: 4:30 PM-6:30 PM;

Hotels in Gothenburg

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comfort Suites
Comfort Suites
Historic Hotel Platte
Howard Johnson
Howard Johnson

Restaurants in Gothenburg

12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe-Restaurant
China Cafe
Deb's Diner
Godfather's Pizza Express
Good Life Gothenburg
Lisa's Kitchen
Mi Ranchito Restaurant
Nebraska Bar N Grill
Nebraska Barn & Grill
Pizza Hut
Ruddy's BBQ
Walker's Steakhouse & Lounge

Cafes in Gothenburg

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Daylight Donuts
Lasso Espresso

Cinemas in Gothenburg

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sun Theatre

Clinics in Gothenburg

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gothenburg Vision Clinic

Dentists in Gothenburg

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gothenburg Dental Clinic

Gas Stations in Gothenburg

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cenex
Cenex
Shell
Shell
Sinclair
Sinclair
Sinclair
Sinclair

Banks in Gothenburg

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

First State Bank
First State Bank
Gothenburg State Bank
Great Western Bank

Golf Courses in Gothenburg

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wild Horse Golf Club

Nursing Homes in Gothenburg

1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility Ownership Beds Residents Overall Health Staffing Quality Phone
HILLTOP ESTATES
P O BOX 429, 2520 AVENUE M
For profit - Corporation 64 39 4/5 4/5 4/5 3085377138

Pharmacies in Gothenburg

2 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
GOTHENBURG DISCOUNT PHARMACY 902 AVENUE D 308-537-7155
PAMIDA - 655 718 4TH STREET 308-537-4334

EV Charging Stations in Gothenburg

NameAddressNetworkLevel 2DC FastConnectorsAccess
Nebraska Barn and Grill - Tesla Supercharger318 Platte River RoadTesla8TESLApublic

Fire Stations in Gothenburg

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Gothenburg Volunteer Fire Department1020 19th STVolunteer308-537-7100

Bridges in Gothenburg

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete196428417,540G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete196428417,540G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete196428417,345G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete196428417,345G
CulvertConcrete19642617,345G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19871555,485G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19875955,485G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous20142743,490G
Tee BeamPrestressed concrete19871413,490F
Tee BeamPrestressed concrete19871013,490G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19718253,490F
CulvertConcrete1982292,725G
CulvertConcrete1930332,495G
CulvertConcrete1973312,495G
CulvertConcrete1973342,495G
Tee BeamPrestressed concrete1990522,100G
CulvertConcrete2012301,485G
SlabConcrete continuous19611021,475G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1987123690G
CulvertConcrete196353690G
SlabConcrete continuous195897690F
CulvertConcrete195838565G
CulvertConcrete193534335F
Tee BeamPrestressed concrete198441310G
Tee BeamPrestressed concrete197139300F
CulvertConcrete197226295G
CulvertConcrete198133140G
Stringer/Multi-beamWood or Timber1935109135F
CulvertConcrete197922130G
SlabConcrete197925130F
CulvertConcrete193521125G
SlabConcrete193529125F
SlabConcrete193529125F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19353095F
CulvertConcrete19753295G
CulvertConcrete19352580G
CulvertConcrete19893875G
Tee BeamPrestressed concrete199210075F
Tee BeamPrestressed concrete19764070P
CulvertConcrete20222170G
CulvertConcrete19792265G
SlabConcrete19353060G
SlabConcrete19352260P
CulvertConcrete19353250G
CulvertConcrete19923650G
Channel BeamConcrete19353250F
CulvertConcrete19352850G
CulvertConcrete19352840G
CulvertSteel19402140F
CulvertSteel20012240G
CulvertConcrete20142440G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19854040G
CulvertSteel19884240G
CulvertConcrete19813240G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete196423435G
CulvertConcrete20142230G
Stringer/Multi-beamWood or Timber193511030P
CulvertConcrete19353030G
CulvertSteel20143730G
CulvertConcrete20152630G
CulvertConcrete19943025G
CulvertConcrete19732725G
CulvertSteel19402725G
CulvertConcrete19943425G
CulvertConcrete19832625F
CulvertConcrete19782225G
CulvertConcrete19352225G
CulvertConcrete19832125G
CulvertConcrete19354320G
CulvertConcrete19662512G
Girder/FloorbeamSteel193510210F
CulvertConcrete19783310G
CulvertConcrete20012610G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete200414910G
CulvertSteel19862010G
CulvertConcrete19962110G
Stringer/Multi-beamWood or Timber19351155P
Stringer/Multi-beamWood or Timber1935335P
Stringer/Multi-beamWood or Timber19351075P

Airports Near Gothenburg

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
McCook Ben Nelson Regional AirportMCKMedium Airport
North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird FieldLBFMedium Airport
Arapahoe Municipal AirportAHFSmall Airport
Broken Bow Municipal AirportBBWSmall Airport
Brosius FieldSmall Airport
Cambridge Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Clyde AirfieldSmall Airport
Cozad Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Curtis Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Diamond Bar Jones AirportSmall Airport
Fiese AirstripSmall Airport
Frenchman AirportSmall Airport
Frontier FieldSmall Airport
Gothenburg Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Hock AirportSmall Airport
Jim Kelly FieldLXNSmall Airport
Johnson Lake AirportSmall Airport
Lee FieldSmall Airport
NE Hitchcock AirportSmall Airport
Neben AirportSmall Airport
Olson FieldSmall Airport
Orr FieldSmall Airport
Werner Ranch AirfieldSmall Airport
Witthuhn AirportSmall Airport

Police Stations in Gothenburg

2 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Cozad Police Department
Gothenburg Police Department

Grocery Stores in Gothenburg

4 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Dollar General 7570Other1009 Lake Ave
Family Farm Beef Box LlcFarmers and Markets77480 Drive 412
Kwik Store 26Convenience Store604 8th St
Peterson Supermarket IncSupermarket718 4th St

Post Offices in Gothenburg

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gothenburg Post Office

DOL Wage Violations in Gothenburg

3 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $5,991 in back wages owed to 12 employees.

3
Violations
$5,991
Back Wages Owed
12
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
Employer Severity Parent Company ZIP Industry Cases Back Wages Per Employee Employees
Walker's Family Steakhouse 69138 1 $2,586 $647 4
DAWSON TIRE SERVICE, INC. 69138 Tire and Tube Merchant Wholesalers 1 $2,242 $320 7
Husker Ag Sales 69138 1 $1,163 $1,163 1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gothenburg

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD520 9TH ST
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH1002 AVENUE C
LIVIN OUT LOUD INC416 10TH ST
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCHPO BOX 68
VICTORY ASSEMBLY OF GOD2611 LAKE AVE

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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Historic Markers
1
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Mines
1
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gothenburg

What is the population of Gothenburg?

Gothenburg has a population of 3,436 residents and is located in Nebraska. The population density is 947 people per square mile, spread across 3.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.6 years. The population is 46.9% female and 53.1% male.

Is Gothenburg expensive to live in?

Gothenburg is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 90.1 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $79,519, 6% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $173,200 (39% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $838 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Gothenburg safe?

Gothenburg is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,369 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Gothenburg receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Gothenburg?

Gothenburg has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 32.

How is the job market in Gothenburg?

The job market in Gothenburg is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $807. There are 98 business establishments in the area, including 5 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 18 minutes, and 2.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Gothenburg?

The median home value in Gothenburg is $173,200. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $191,854. For renters, the median monthly rent is $838. Fair market rent is $791 for a 1-bedroom and $1,001 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 69.1%.

How are the schools in Gothenburg?

Schools in Gothenburg score 5.9 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 23.8% of adults in Gothenburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.9% have completed high school. 6.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Gothenburg?

The obesity rate in Gothenburg is 38.0% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 14.3% of adults are smokers. 24.6% are physically inactive. 18.3% of residents report depression. 9.1% lack health insurance. 60.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities.

What is transportation like in Gothenburg?

The average commute in Gothenburg is 18 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 81.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 2.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Gothenburg?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Gothenburg is 90.5% White, 2.3% Hispanic or Latino. 96.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.5% speak Spanish. 6.6% of the population are military veterans. 12.3% of residents have a disability. 95.2% have health insurance coverage.

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