Move to North Platte

We are confident that with a location half-way between Omaha and Denver, where Interstate 80 and U.S. Hwy 30 intersect, where a regional airport provides daily flights to Denver International Airport and where high speed internet connects you to the world, you can enjoy a simpler life in a smaller city without sacrificing anything!!

You will find a great amount of information on this site that will help you as you think about and prepare for your move to North Platte.  You may also want to download our latest Community Profile and Member Directory.
If you require a relocation packet to be mailed to you, please contact Cameron at 308-532-4966 or e-mail her at cameron@nparea.com.

Housing & Real Estate:

North Platte offers well-constructed, beautifully designed homes in a number of quiet, safe and friendly neighborhoods.  A variety of price ranges and square footages are available to suit every household.  National and local realtor offices can assist with buying or renting the right home for you.  Choose from new developments in the western most part of North Platte, as well as south of North Platte near Lake Maloney, and from more historical homes in established neighborhoods throughout town.  Opt for a more rural setting with new and historical homes, as well as available acreage, in several Lincoln County communities, such as Sutherland, Hershey and Maxwell—all within 15 minutes of North Platte.

We encourage you to contact any of our realtors found in our Business Directory or visit the website at www.northplattehomesguide.com.  Rental information can be found with each of the real estate companies or by referencing the North Platte Telegraph classified ads www.nptelegraph.com.

Health Care & Education

North Platte is home to the Great Plains Regional Medical Center (GPRMC), a 116-bed, full service, acute care facility that employs over 700 people and serves over 150,000 people from 17 counties in West Central Nebraska .  In addition to a hospital with “state-of-art” care, a wealth of experienced physicians, therapists, dentists and other health care professionals are here to meet your needs.  North Platte also has several long term care facilities, offering varied levels of care through retirement villages, assisted living, and nursing homes.

When it comes to education, North Platte has a strong public and private school education system staffed by involved administrators, dedicated teachers and qualified specialists committed to your child's success in the areas of academics, the arts, athletics and social learning. The North Platte Public School District is comprised of ten elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school. All elementary schools offer all-day kindergarten, and several operate after-school programs. North Platte also has private schooling options for pre-K through 12th grade. The city's 270,000-square foot high school was completed in 2003. With an enrollment just over 1,200, the high school is rightfully proud of its graduates.

North Platte is also home to one of seven Mid-Plains Community College (MPCC) campuses. The college offers affordable higher education and customized job training with hands-on, real world experience across a wide variety of majors, as well as on-campus living, intercollegiate athletic teams, intramurals, music, theater and more. MPCC has also partnered with several 4-year institutions to provide advanced degrees including BA, BS and MA degree programs in a number of fields. Distance learning courses via instructional television and personal computer are also available.

Community Involvement

North Platte offers numerous opportunities to contribute and give back to the community.  Volunteers are always welcomed and your role as a volunteer can be as a member of a board of directors, as a server of food to the poor or anywhere in between!

For a list of charitable organizations and other clubs and organizations, please contact Cameron at 308-532-4966 or e-mail her at cameron@nparea.com.