Cortland, NE
- Elevation
- 1,446 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Cortland is a quiet village of about 500 people sitting right along Highway 77 in Gage County. Located roughly halfway between Lincoln and Beatrice, it offers a peaceful rural setting with an easy commute in either direction. Residents enjoy open space, quiet streets, and a close-knit neighborhood, while Lincoln's shops, restaurants, and employers are only about twenty minutes away.
For families thinking about a move, local kids attend the well-regarded Norris School District nearby in Firth. Daily life in town revolves around neighborhood parks, local community events, and familiar faces at favorite gathering spots. It offers a relaxed, practical lifestyle for anyone wanting small-town Nebraska living within easy reach of the city.
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