Barneston, NE, 2017
Barneston’s story
Barneston in pictures
Census counts: 250 in 1900, 90 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1970 on.
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BarnestonNE
A town of 88.
Photo: Jared Winkler · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
88
2025 Census estimate · −2.2% since 2020
Household income
$50K
median
Median age
61.5
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Barneston a good place to live?
Barneston’s median age is 61.5 years, where Nebraska’s towns sit at 37.5 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Barneston. Barneston has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
88 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 Barneston: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Barneston, and how to reach them.
PowerNorris Public Power District9.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Barneston water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Barneston’s trash rules yet
SchoolsDiller-Odell Public SchoolsSouthern School District 12 districts serve Barneston; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
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 hereGage County ClerkGage County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code6830968309 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 Barneston.
Natural hazards
Barneston faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 68% of U.S. communities.
68risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers in Barneston
Barneston has chilly winters and warm summers. Barneston’s July high is 89°F, above both the Nebraska town median (87°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
16″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–40°
Spring40–64°
Summer64–87°
Fall41–66°
Oct 13
typical first frost
Apr 25
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults in Barneston smoke cigarettes than in the typical Nebraska or U.S. town
18% of Barneston adults smoke cigarettes. Barneston beats the Nebraska average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10. 21% of Barneston adults binge drink.
| Barneston | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 19% | 16% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 40% | 35% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 34% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
1 better21 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Barneston | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 10.1% | 12.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.7% | 6.1% |
Community Memorial Healthcare
13.7 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Barneston
14pages on Barneston
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Barneston; the nearest are
Doane UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Crete44.4 mi$43,985 tuitionSoutheast Community College AreaCommunity college · Public · Lincoln53 mi$3,690 in-state tuitionPeru State CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Peru53.2 mi$8,640 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Barneston residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
About Barneston
Village in Nebraska, United States
Barneston is a village in Gage County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 90 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,201 ft
- ZIP code
- 68309
Questions about Barneston
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Barneston, NE a good place to live?
Barneston has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.