Where is Crete Located? - Crete is a city located in the Saline County of Nebraska, United States. Crete lies between 42.7261309 Degrees North latitudes and 87.7828523 Degrees West longitudes.
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Where is Crete Located?
Crete is a city located in the Saline County of Nebraska, United States. Crete lies between 42.7261309 Degrees North latitudes and 87.7828523 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Crete city is 7099 people and the city has a total area of 3.3 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.
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Crete, Nebraska Quick Facts
Field Value
City Crete County Saline County State Nebraska State Capital Lincoln US Region Midwestern United States Latitude 40.6278°N Longitude 96.9611°W Elevation 1,440 ft (439 m) Land Area 3.5 sq mi Water Area 0.0 sq mi Total Area 3.5 sq mi Population ~7,200 (2020 Census) Population Density ~2,050 per sq mi ZIP Codes 68333 Area Code 402 Time Zone (Standard) Central Standard Time (CST) UTC -6 Time Zone (DST) Central Daylight Time (CDT) UTC -5 Currency US Dollar (USD) FIPS Code 31-10575 Congressional District 1st District
Nearby Cities to Crete, Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebraska — 25 mi North
Beatrice, Nebraska — 30 mi South
York, Nebraska — 45 mi West
Fremont, Nebraska — 65 mi Northeast
Omaha, Nebraska — 80 mi Northeast
Seward, Nebraska — 20 mi Northwest
Wilber, Nebraska — 10 mi East
Friend, Nebraska — 18 mi Southwest
Wahoo, Nebraska — 45 mi North
Hebron, Nebraska — 55 mi Southwest
Crete, Nebraska Climate and Weather Overview
Month Avg High (°F) Avg Low (°F) Avg Rainfall (in)
January 34 14 0.7 April 63 39 2.4 July 88 66 3.2 October 65 42 1.8 Annual 62 41 29.5
Climate Attribute Value
Climate Classification (Köppen) Humid Continental (Dfa) Annual Rainfall ~28–30 inches Annual Snowfall ~25–35 inches Annual Sunshine Days ~210 days Tornado Risk Moderate
Driving Distances from Crete, Nebraska
City State Distance (mi) Approx. Drive Time
Lincoln NE 25 30 min Beatrice NE 30 35 min York NE 45 50 min Fremont NE 65 1 hr 10 min Omaha NE 80 1 hr 20 min Seward NE 20 25 min Wilber NE 10 15 min Friend NE 18 20 min Wahoo NE 45 50 min Grand Island NE 70 1 hr 15 min
Transportation and Connectivity in Crete, Nebraska
Mode Details
Airport Lincoln Airport (LNK), Eppley Airfield (OMA - Omaha) Port Inland river access via Missouri River (regional) Major Highways US-33, NE-103, I-80 (nearby) Rail/Amtrak Amtrak service available in Lincoln Local Transit Limited local bus and regional county transport
US-33 — connects Crete with Beatrice and Lincoln
NE-103 — regional north-south route linking nearby rural communities
I-80 — major interstate corridor located north of the city for cross-state travel
Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Crete, Nebraska
Landmark Name Type
Doane University Campus (nearby) University Campus Crete City Park City Park Big Blue River Access Area River Recreation Crete Municipal Pool Recreation Center Saline County Museum (nearby Wilber) Museum Friend Community Lake (nearby) Lake Recreation Little Blue Natural Area (regional) Nature Area Wilber Czech Heritage Sites (nearby Wilber) Cultural/Historic Area
Places to Visit in Crete, Nebraska
Landmark Name Type
Historic Downtown Crete Historic Downtown Crete Railroad Heritage Area Historic Site Chautauqua Park Area City Park Big Blue River Trails Nature Trails Doane University Arboretum (nearby) Arboretum Friend Lake Recreation Area (nearby) Outdoor Recreation Wilber Czech Festival Grounds (seasonal nearby) Event Grounds Saline County Fairgrounds (nearby Wilber) Fairgrounds
Colleges and Universities in Crete, Nebraska
Institution Name Type Level Notable For
Doane University Private University Liberal arts & teacher education Southeast Community College (nearby Lincoln campus) Public Community College Career & technical programs University of Nebraska–Lincoln (nearby) Public University Research & engineering
Waterbodies in Crete, Nebraska
Big Blue River, Spring Creek, West Fork Big Blue River, Bluestem Lake (regional), Timber Creek
Golf Courses in Crete, Nebraska
Crete Golf Course, Highlands Golf Course (nearby Lincoln), Wilderness Ridge Golf Club (nearby Lincoln), Hidden Valley Golf Club (nearby)
Crete, Nebraska - Key Historical Facts
Crete was founded in the 1870s during the expansion of railroads across southeastern Nebraska.
The city was named after the island of Crete in Greece, reflecting a trend of classical naming in the region.
It developed as an agricultural and grain shipping hub due to its rail connections.
Doane University was established nearby in 1872 and remains a major influence on the city.
Crete grew steadily as Czech and German immigrants settled in the surrounding farmland.
Today it is known for education, agriculture, and small-city community living.
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