La Platte
A community guide to La Platte in Nebraska, the United States.
- Population
- 114 residents
- Region
- Nebraska
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 41.0747, -95.9236
Overview
La Platte is a populated place in Nebraska, the United States. The community supports 114 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Nebraska. Its position within the broader regional network gives La Platte a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Economy and services
The economy of La Platte reflects small-scale community commerce, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Nebraska. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Nebraska and the United States. Businesses based in La Platte draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
Community and amenities
La Platte offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Nebraska: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of La Platte's residents. Visitors passing through La Platte encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Geography and location
La Platte sits at approximate coordinates 41.0747 latitude and -95.9236 longitude within Nebraska. The terrain and natural features around La Platte reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Nebraska road network providing the principal routes in and out.