About York
York is a close-knit town in central Nebraska, home to 8,179 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, York is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.57 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,245 residents per square mile.
📰 York News Today
- Donna Loschen Obituary (2026) - York, NE - Omaha World-Herald Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- Nebraska Traffic Deaths Rise to 21 in July Rural Radio Network · Aug 17
- Popular Lincoln brewery opening new location west of Lincoln Lincoln Journal Star · Aug 16
- York former educator arrested after investigation into sexual offenses with a minor centralnebraskatoday.com · Jul 23
- How many people live in York County, NE? USAFacts · Apr 6
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes York Unique
- A top-25 city in Nebraska by population (#19 of 528 incorporated places).
- One of 8 places in the US named York — but the Nebraska one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Nebraska — one of 593 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,179.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in York
- Applebee's — american
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
- Captain Red Beard's (café)
- Huddle House — american
- Iron Skillet Restaurant — american
- The Spot — coffee shop (café)
- Valentino's — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Anna Bemis Palmer Museum · Museum
- Clayton Museum of Ancient History · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in York
- Beaver Creek Park reviews ★
- Duke Park reviews ★
- East Hill Park reviews ★
- Easthill Park reviews ★
- Harrison Park reviews ★
- Kirkpatrick Basin North State Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Linear Park reviews ★
- Miller Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in York
- PRESCHOOL LEARNING ACADEMY
- YORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- YORK HIGH SCHOOL
- YORK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- York General Health Care Services ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeCity
Population (2024)8,179
Rank in state#19 of 528
Land area6.57 sq mi
Density1,245/sq mi
Coordinates40.8694, -97.5927