McCook, Nebraska
McCook: a city in Red Willow County, Nebraska.
About
McCook is a city located in the county of Red Willow in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,698 and a population density of 551 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,499 inhabitants.
The city was created 144 years ago in 1881.
Quick Facts about McCook
| Population | 7,499 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Nebraska (United States) |
| County | Red Willow County |
| Postal code | 69001 |
| Phone Area Codes | 308 |
| Area | 13.97 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.2020,-100.6257 |
| Altitude | 2,572 feet / 784 meters |
| Capital city | McCook is capital of Red Willow County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1882 (144 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 19:43:28 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 537 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.65% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 89℉ Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
McCook is located at 40°12'7"N 100°37'33"W (40.2019500, -100.6257100).
McCook map
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Weather
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of McCook decreased by 2.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,698 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,719 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,719 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,742 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,646 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,631 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,572 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,576 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,550 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,560 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,499 | -0.81% | estimation process |
People born in McCook (6)
People born in McCook, including politician Ben Nelson, politician Michael A. Schneider, basketball coach Gary Hudson, .
More notable people
- Gene Budig (American baseball executive) he was born in 25/05/1939
- Carol Blood (politician from the U.S. state of Nebraska) she was born in 05/03/1961
- Dave Hale (American football defensive tackle) he was born in 21/06/1947
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to McCook, NE. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181765 | Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture | Curtis (NE) | 69025-9552 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to McCook, NE. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCK | McCook | 101 Norris Ave. | RAIL |
| HLD | Holdrege | 100 West Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to McCook.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mc Cook Post Office | Mc Cook (NE) | 69001 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- McCook, Illinois village in Cook County, Illinois with a population of 217 people.
Other cities in Red Willow County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Red Willow County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Indianola | 543 | City in Red Willow County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Bartley | 266 | City in Red Willow County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Perry | 235 | City in United States of America |
| Marion | 146 | Human settlement in Nebraska, United States |
| Danbury | 94 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Lebanon | 76 | Town in Nebraska, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
McCook distances to largest Nebraska cities