York Nebraska Map

About York, Nebraska

York is a locality in York County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,141. The population density is 477.1 people per km². York is located at 40.8681°N, 97.5920°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68467.

York lies in the heart of Nebraska's Platte River Valley, a landscape defined by broad, fertile fields that stretch to horizons softened by the haze of distance. It lies 39.4 miles east of Grand Island, NE (from Grand Island, NE: bearing 95°T), and is situated 8.6 miles north of McCool Junction. The land here rolls with a subtle generosity, not dramatic hills but gentle swells that catch the sun and cast long shadows as day wanes, painting the vast sky in hues of apricot and rose. A network of creeks, fed by the snowmelt and summer rains, carves shallow, winding paths through the soil, their banks fringed with cottonwoods and willows, their presence a quiet murmur beneath the larger silence of the plains. The air itself carries the scent of turned earth and ripening grain, a constant reminder of the land's enduring bounty. The story of York is deeply entwined with the westward expansion and the agricultural spirit of the prairie. Founded by settlers drawn to the rich soil of the Republican River watershed, the town grew alongside the railroads that brought its harvests to market and its people to new opportunities. Today, the local economy thrives on the robust yields of corn and soybeans, a testament to generations of farming expertise, with agribusiness and related industries forming the backbone of its prosperity. While no grand monuments mark its past, the quiet dignity of its well-maintained downtown, with its brick buildings and welcoming storefronts, speaks of a community that values continuity and hard work. The rhythm of life in York is measured by the changing seasons and the steady pulse of agricultural cycles, a dependable cadence that has shaped its character for over a century.

About This York Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of York, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.868067, -97.591996. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on York and York County.

Detailed location data for York includes the ZIP code (68467), telephone area code (402), county seat of York County (York), and school district assignment (York Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct York is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.