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Beatrice, NE

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Population
12,318
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,286 ft
Median Home Value
$159,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$758/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$57,264
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Beatrice in context.

Overall#25 best place in NebraskaPopulation ranking#15 highest population in NebraskaNearest larger communityLincoln, Nebraska37 miles away · 301,522 residents.

About Beatrice

Beatrice is the county seat of Gage County, Nebraska, situated along the Big Blue River south of Lincoln. Founded in 1857 by passengers from the grounded steamboat Hannibal who traveled inland along the DeRoin Trail, the city of approximately 12,225 is home to the Gage County Museum. Public education is served by the Beatrice Public Schools district.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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