Nebraska is often included in higher-risk discussions because of its role in America’s strategic military structure.
In a nuclear conflict, the danger would not only come from missile silos. Command systems, communication networks, and defense-related infrastructure could also become priority targets.
This places parts of the central United States under special concern, even when they do not appear threatening or crowded in ordinary times.
Nebraska’s rural spaces may seem safer than major cities, but in war planning, the question is not only how many people live there. The deeper question is whether the area helps the country respond during a national attack.