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AnselmoNE
A town of 106.
Photo: Ammodramus · Public domain
Population
106
2025 Census estimate · −1.9% since 2020
Median home value
$73K
Census ACS
Household income
$61K
median
Median age
66.2
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Anselmo a good place to live?
Anselmo’s median age is 66.2 years, above both Nebraska’s towns (37.5 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). No town among the 57 in Nebraska we compare has a lower median rent than Anselmo. Anselmo has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
106 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Anselmo: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Anselmo, and how to reach them.
PowerCuster Public Power District13.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Anselmo water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Anselmo’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Nebraska you can register online until 18 days before Election Day, in person until 11 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 18 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCuster County ClerkCuster County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code6881368813 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Anselmo.
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Anselmo
Anselmo has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 87°, January nights drop to 13° and about 34 inches of snow falls in a winter.
34″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter15–39°
Spring34–61°
Summer58–84°
Fall36–64°
Oct 1
typical first frost
May 10
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Anselmo stands out in Nebraska and nationally: a larger share of its adults have high blood pressure
43% of Anselmo adults have high blood pressure, above both the Nebraska town median (34%) and the median of U.S. towns (35%). 16% of Anselmo adults have been diagnosed with depression. Of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Anselmo.
| Anselmo | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 34% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 14% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 23% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 30% | 33% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
11 better13 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Anselmo | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.6% | 9.9% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8.7% | 12.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12.5% | 8.3% |
Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical Center
18.8 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Anselmo faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 59% of U.S. communities.
59risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesDrought
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Anselmo
15pages on Anselmo
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Anselmo; the nearest are
Mid-Plains Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · North Platte59.4 mi$3,600 in-state tuitionUniversity of Nebraska at KearneyUniversity or college · Public · Kearney74.9 mi$8,676 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Anselmo residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
About Anselmo
Village in Custer County, Nebraska, United States
Anselmo is a village in Custer County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Anselmo had a population of 108.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,605 ft
- ZIP code
- 68813
Questions about Anselmo
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Anselmo, NE a good place to live?
Anselmo has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.