Profile for Scottsbluff, Nebraska, NE

Scottsbluff is on the north side of the North Platte River.

Town was laid out by the Burlington Northern Railroad in 1899.

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 32. The number of murders and homicides was 0. The violent crime rate was 2.2 per 1,000 people.

Well-known residents have included:
· Randy Meisner, musician (Eagles, Poco)

Coffee: National and regional coffee companies with outlets here include Starbucks

Local festivals include:

• Sugar Valley Rally - June 1-3, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: Northfield Park, Lake Minatare

Scottsbluff attractions: Riverside Zoo

Historic routes: Oregon and Mormon Trails and the Pony Express

Historic sites and museums: Scotts Bluff National Monument, Western Nebraska Mexican American Historical Museum

Colleges and universities: Western Nebraska Community College

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was above the national average. (See library links below.)

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32% of Scottsbluff residents report German ancestry, and 9% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Scottsbluff ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Scottsbluff was $17,065, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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17% of Scottsbluff residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Scottsbluff festival dates:

• Sugar Valley Rally - June 1-3, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Median rent in Scottsbluff, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $339.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $773.

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Libraries in Scottsbluff include Scottsbluff Public Library ... View libraries

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Newspapers in Scottsbluff include Scottsbluff Star-Herald

TV stations in Scottsbluff include K02NT, KDUH, KSTF.

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Scotts Bluff County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Scottsbluff political report.

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The average commute time for Scottsbluff workers is 11 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

Hotels in Scottsbluff include Comfort Inn Scottsbluff, Days Inn Scottsbluff, Holiday Inn Express Hotel, Super 8.

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