McCook, NE: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

McCook, NE is an incorporated town-sized municipality located in Red Willow County in the state of Nebraska. Our data estimates 7,560 residents, places it at 40.205°N, 100.621°W, and lists it in Central time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about McCook, NE?

What is the population of McCook, NE?

McCook has an estimated population of 7,560. That makes it the 22nd largest of the 576 places we list in Nebraska, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in Nebraska has about 286 residents, so McCook is roughly 26.4 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Nebraska with a similar population include Blair (7,892), York (7,846), Nebraska City (7,292), Ralston (7,273), Seward (7,216). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how McCook differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is McCook?

McCook has about 1,399 people per square mile (540 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Nebraska, it is denser than about 80% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does McCook use?

McCook uses one ZIP code: 69001. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 6 are assigned to the central Midwest (Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is McCook in?

McCook is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Sterling, CO, about 138 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is McCook located in Nebraska?

McCook lies in the southern part of Nebraska, at 40.205° north latitude and 100.621° west longitude. The state capital, Lincoln, is about 211 miles to the east. The closest listed place in another state is Colby, KS, roughly 61 miles to the south, which shows how near McCook is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Lincoln, NE, 211 miles to the east.

Which cities are near McCook, NE?

The closest listed place to McCook is Lexington, NE, 60.7 miles to the northeast. Of the eight nearest places below, 0 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is McCook in?

McCook is in Red Willow County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 31145. The county contains 5 places in our data, 1 of which have their own page here and 4 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Indianola (550), Bartley (269), Danbury (95), Lebanon (77). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is McCook from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, McCook is closest to Denver, CO at about 227 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 1,399 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called McCook?

Yes. Our data lists 1 other place named McCook: McCook, IL (220). When you search for McCook, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the McCook in Red Willow County, Nebraska.

Planning a move to McCook?

If you are weighing McCook, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.