Highest Elevation in Nebraska

Top 34 cities ranked by highest elevation

Best Nebraska Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities

Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.

Cleanest Air Cities

Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.

Sunniest Cities

Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.

Most Urban Cities

Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.

Population & Density

Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense

Economy

Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Wages Cheapest Cost of Living

Housing

Highest Home Value Most Affordable Highest Rent Lowest Rent Highest Homeownership Newest Housing Lowest Property Tax

Demographics & Education

Most Educated Best Schools Most Graduate Degrees Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Most Veterans

Health & Safety

Safest Cities Highest Crime Healthiest Cities Lowest Smoking Best Doctor Access Best Dental Access

Climate & Air

Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Sunniest Cities Snowiest Cities Cleanest Air Worst Air Quality

Quality of Life

Shortest Commute Most Work From Home

Civic & Politics

Most Republican Most Democratic Most Disasters

Geography & Infrastructure

Highest Elevation Best Broadband Most EV Stations Most Libraries Most Restaurants

All Countries · United States · Nebraska

Highest Elevation — Nebraska

1 Sidney 4,090 ft

2 Alliance 3,970 ft

3 Gering 3,920 ft

4 Scottsbluff 3,888 ft

5 Chadron 3,381 ft

6 North Platte 2,801 ft

7 McCook 2,581 ft

8 Lexington 2,393 ft

9 Holdrege 2,325 ft

10 Kearney 2,159 ft

11 Hastings 1,926 ft

12 Grand Island 1,870 ft

13 York 1,606 ft

14 Norfolk 1,533 ft

15 Seward 1,493 ft

16 Wayne 1,463 ft

17 Columbus 1,446 ft

18 Crete 1,373 ft

19 Schuyler 1,351 ft

20 Beatrice 1,307 ft

21 Lincoln 1,220 ft

22 Bellevue 1,198 ft

23 Fremont 1,187 ft

24 Omaha 1,178 ft

25 Gretna 1,177 ft

26 Papillion 1,157 ft

27 South Sioux City 1,100 ft

28 Blair 1,091 ft

29 La Vista 1,091 ft

30 Chalco 1,082 ft

31 Ralston 1,075 ft

32 Nebraska City 1,044 ft

33 Plattsmouth 1,034 ft

34 Offutt AFB 1,025 ft

Explore the top 34 cities ranked by highest elevation in Nebraska.

City rankings help residents, researchers, and policymakers understand how communities compare across important quality-of-life measures.

Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI Crime Statistics, and NOAA climate records.

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