Hold on to your husks!
Is Nebraska really a millennial key in of state?
Lets just say it isnt making many lists yet.
Fan boat on the North Platte | Living in Nebraska (Shutterstock/Suzanne Tucker)
Few are better.In fact,Nebraska has the seventh lowest home prices in the country.
Heres a few of the top spots to check out:
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Outdoor Recreation
If youre big into outdoor recreation then youll be glad to know theres plenty of it here.
Winter transforms Nebraska into a different kind of wonderland.
Heres the scoop:
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At 1.63%,Nebraska has the 7th highest property taxesin America.
Capitol Building in Lincoln, Nebraska (Shutterstock/Katherine Welles)
While rural areas offer some relief, urban centers pack an even bigger punch with some over 2%.
If affordability reigns supreme in your decision-making, dont underestimate the impact.
Some years are worse than others but theyre all bad.
Chimney Rock | Living in Nebraska (Shutterstock/Martin Hobelman)
In fact,Nebraska has the seventh most miserable wintersin the United States.
Im talking dig your way out of the front door amounts of snow.
You kind of get used to it after a while but it never really gets better.
Omaha, Nebraska (Shutterstock/Jacob Boomsma)
When the leaves start dropping so do the moods of lots of the locals here.
Lack of Major Cities
Ok lets name all of the Nebraska cities with populations greater than 500,000 ready?
If you answered there are none, youre right!
Blizzard in Lincoln, Nebraska (Shutterstock/Alex Erwin)
Growing up in bigger cities this is one of the things I miss most.
We cherish what we have, but the scale and variety just cant compare.
The financial strain comes through in conversations at our community gatherings.
Living in Nebraska (Shutterstock/Ann Cantelow)
lingering in the air.
Flooding is no less devastating.
With Nebraskas rivers prone to swelling, the floods have become a destructive counterpart to our tornado seasons.
Tornado in Rural Nebraska (Shutterstock/Melanie Metz)
Ive witnessed fields meant for crops turned into vast lakes, homes filled with mud and memories washed away.
These experiences are not just statistics or news segments; theyre our lived reality.
If you love that, welcome home.
Living in Nebraska (Shutterstock/Cavan Images)
My car is my lifeline to the outside world.
Every errand, job opportunity, or visit to friends involves calculating travel times and distances.
However, prepare for harsh winters, monotonous scenery, lack of amenities, and limited public transportation.
Nebraska is a great place to retire for folks seeking peace and affordability.
From budget-friendly housing and groceries to no income tax, Nebraska stretches your dollar further.
Embrace the four distinct seasons, especially the potentially harsh winters.
Research job opportunities, explore communities, and visit if possible to ensure Nebraska matches your lifestyle and expectations.
From the legendary Cornhusker football team to the vast Sandhills ecosystem, Nebraska boasts unique treasures.
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