Valentine, Nebraska
Valentine: city in Cherry County, Nebraska, United States
About
Valentine is a city located in the county of Cherry in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,737 and a population density of 457 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,745 inhabitants.
The city was created 143 years ago in 1882.
Quick Facts about Valentine
| Population | 2,745 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Nebraska (United States) |
| County | Cherry County |
| Postal code | 69201 |
| Phone Area Codes | 402 |
| Area | 5.99 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.8728,-100.5510 |
| Named for | Edward Kimble Valentine |
| Altitude | 2,582 feet / 787 meters |
| Capital city | Valentine is capital of Cherry County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1883 (143 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 23:51:59 (10th April 2026) |
| Density | 458 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.29% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 59℉ Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Valentine is located at 42°52'22"N 100°33'3"W (42.8727800, -100.5509700).
Valentine map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Southeast wind 0 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of prec...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Valentine increased by 0.29% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,737 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,753 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,764 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,771 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,772 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,818 | 1.63% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,794 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,767 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,746 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,706 | -1.48% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,745 | 1.42% | estimation process |
People born in Valentine (3)
People born in Valentine, including politician Tedd Gassman, music educator Sally Monsour, Choctaw/Sioux business analyst Shirley Bordeaux, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Valentine, NE. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219374 | Sinte Gleska University | Mission (SD) | 57555-0105 |
Closest post offices linked to Valentine.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Valentin Post Office | Valentine (NE) | 69201 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Valentine, Texas town in Jeff Davis County, Texas, United States with a population of 129 people.
Other cities in Cherry County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cherry County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cody | 157 | Human settlement in Cherry County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Merriman | 132 | Human settlement in Cherry County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Kilgore | 80 | Human settlement in Cherry County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Crookston | 71 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Wood Lake | 64 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Nenzel | 20 | Human settlement in Cherry County, Nebraska, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Valentine distances to largest Nebraska cities