Location

Syracuse is a small, rural community in Southeast Nebraska, ideally located just 30 minutes east of Lincoln and 50 minutes south of Omaha, Nebraska’s largest city. It offers the perfect balance — a safe, small-town environment to raise a family, with convenient access to cultural experiences, higher education, healthcare, and major events.

Highway 2, a four-lane highway, runs directly through Syracuse, making travel simple and efficient. For those who commute, it’s just a quick 20-minute drive to the edge of Lincoln. This accessibility allows residents to enjoy small-town living without sacrificing professional opportunity.

Syracuse also sits near the intersection of Highways 2 and 50, with easy access to Highway 75, Interstate 80, and Interstate 29. Commercial airports in Omaha, Lincoln, and Kansas City provide convenient and cost-effective travel options nationwide and internationally.

Our location is one of our greatest strengths — close enough to everything, yet far enough away to preserve the peace, safety, and strong sense of community that define Syracuse.

The statistics above are based on the 2010 U.S. Census Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics for Syracuse, Nebraska.