Have you ever asked, “what are people from Nebraska like?” Well, people from Nebraska are known to be tough and incredibly resilient; we’re not complainers, but we won’t just roll over and let things happen to us, either. Our collective superpower is the result of some pretty unique conditions that you’ll only find right here in Nebraska!

1. We have pioneer spirit.
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This land was once wild, untamed, and thought to be utterly useless. Generations who came before us established Nebraska as a central part of America's agricultural industry, and that can-do spirit has been carried down all this time.
2. We don't shy away from hard work.
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During WWII, when resources and manpower were in short supply, Nebraskans pitched and made significant contributions. Workers at the Martin Bomber Plant in Bellevue built the Enola Gay and many other aircraft pivotal in the war effort. There's really never been a time when we backed away from a challenge or turned down someone in need.
3. If we aren't farm folks ourselves, we descended from farm folks.
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Even those of us who live in cities and work in offices can trace our families back to farms (provided the family has been in Nebraska for at least a few generations). Farmers have to be strong, resourceful, and resilient - and our parents and grandparents passed those qualities on to us.
4. We live with extreme weather and we make the best of it.
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From 110-degree summers to -20 degree winters, we see a lot of inhospitable weather, but that never seems to stop our fun. We hydrate in the summer, bundle up in the winter, and go have as much fun as possible because life is just too short to let a little thing like weather keep us down.

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5. We'll totally drive through snow that's higher than our cars.
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Winter sticks around for such a long time that we just have to deal with commuting in the ridiculously deep snow. If there's a particularly bad storm, we may get a day to dig ourselves out...but then it's right back to business as usual.
6. Most of us have unreasonably long commutes.
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Many Nebraskans live on family farms or just enjoy the quiet, rural life...but there are few jobs to be found out in the country. So plenty of us deal with commutes that are an hour or more each way, every day. That takes some toughness right there.
7. Many of us have served in the military.
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We've got some pretty strong values here, one of them being unfailing patriotism. Our young men and women volunteer for military service to serve their country, enrich their lives, and earn life experience.
8. We may get knocked down from time to time, but we always get up and build back better.
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We've seen our share of disasters and tragedies - from tornadoes to flooding to fires - and we always band together to help those who need it and to repair the damage. Our towns can be washed, blown, or burned away, but our spirit is never shaken.
9. It's all about community.
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Right after family, our community is our strongest support system. We rely on those around us to be there when we need them - but more importantly, we're there for them every time.

Of course, there are plenty of other reasons we’re in a state of unbreakable souls. What are your thoughts, Nebraska? Let us know in the comments. Need some ideas about how to explore this wonderful state? Check out our article with several ideas for awesome Nebraska road trips!

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Tori Jane | November 16, 2021

What is the cost of living in Nebraska?  

Nebraska is one of those states folks tend to go to looking for a quieter, more rural life, and luckily for them, the cost of living in Nebraska is less than the national average – 11.5% lower, to be exact. Housing is a whopping 26% lower than the rest of the country; groceries, however, are about the same as anywhere else. Folks in Nebraska generally pay about 6% less for healthcare as well. The median household income for Nebraskans is about $52,600 yearly. Sure, there are plenty of folks who think there’s nothing to do here, but they’d be incorrect – there are all kinds of weird and wonderful things to do and see, and the landscape of the state is uniquely its own. Small towns are everywhere, and folks tend to be friendly. Not only is life in Nebraska inexpensive, but it’s also pretty awesome if you know where to look.  

What are some funny Nebraska stereotypes out there?  

First and foremost: CORN. So much corn. All the corn. Folks from outside Nebraska tend to think the entire state is a cornucopia of, well, corn. Okay, sure – there's a lot of corn ‘round these parts, but there’s more than that, too (sometimes there’s alfalfa). There’s also the common belief that this state is boring, and all we have to say about that is that anyone who thinks Nebraska is a boring place has either never been here ... or they grew up here. More cows than people? Okay ... that one’s probably true. But hey, with those cows comes our strong love of a good steak, and there is nothing better than a farm-fresh steak. With corn, of course. Now, if you excuse us, we need to go watch the Huskers play.  

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