Beemer, Nebraska Cemetery Entrance, 2008
Beemer’s story
142 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2005.
- 1884Beemer is settled
BeemerNE
A town of 643, settled in 1884.
Photo: Ammodramus · Public domain
Population
643
2025 Census estimate · +2.1% since 2020
Typical home
$218K
+8.4% in a year
Household income
$62K
median
Median age
43.4
years
Jobs based here
191
A commuter town
Is Beemer a good place to live?
Of the 57 Nebraska towns we compare, none has a lower median rent than Beemer. Beemer’s trail density is 1.0 miles per square mile, against 0.3 in Nebraska’s towns and 0.4 across U.S. towns. Beemer has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
643 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 Beemer: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Beemer, and how to reach them.
PowerCuming County Public Pwr DistEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterCuming Co RWD 1No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Beemer’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 hereCuming County ClerkCuming County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2020
ZIP code6871668716 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 Beemer.
Natural hazards
High risk in Beemer, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 79% of U.S. communities. Since 2019, 4 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Beemer.
79risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHailDrought
4
paid flood claims since 2019
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
With 0.6 jobs for every working resident, most of Beemer’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Beemer for work: only 8% work in town. At 23 minutes, Beemer’s average trip to work is where Nebraska’s towns sit at 17 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. The median household income in Beemer is $62,000.
8%work in town
| Beemer | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 7.7% | 34% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $62,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9% | 11% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Beemer8%
West Point13%
Pender7%
Bancroft7%
Norfolk5%
14 mi
median commute distance
191
jobs based in Beemer
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
Beemer’s typical home value is about $218K
The typical Beemer home is worth about $218,000, up 8.4% in a year, 22% below the Nebraska typical home.
$218KZillow home value
Typical home value
Beemer$218K
Nebraska$278K
+8.4%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
In Beemer, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Beemer has cold winters and warm summers. Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 2 have a lower July high than Beemer.
29″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter15–34°
Spring37–61°
Summer61–83°
Fall39–63°
Oct 12
typical first frost
Apr 28
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
More of Beemer’s adults have high blood pressure than in the typical Nebraska or U.S. town
42% of adults have high blood pressure in Beemer. Only 4 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Beemer. 16% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Beemer.
| Beemer | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 31% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 34% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
2 better20 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Beemer | NE |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.3% | 77.5% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 86.4% | 83.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.2% | 6.1% |
St. Francis Memorial Hospital
8 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 270 acres
0.4 mi
of trails · 1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Beemer City Park | — | 12 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Beemer
17pages on Beemer
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Beemer; the nearest are
Wayne State CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Wayne24 mi$8,216 in-state tuitionLittle Priest Tribal CollegeCommunity college · Public · Winnebago27.4 mi$5,400 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Beemer residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
A commuter town
92% of working residents leave Beemer for work
Where Beemer’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
191jobs based in Beemer
8%of working residents work in town
14 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Beemer
3 notable people were born in Beemer.
About Beemer
Village in Nebraska, United States
Beemer is a village in Cuming County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Beemer had a population of 611.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,352 ft
- ZIP code
- 68716
Questions about Beemer
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Beemer, NE a good place to live?
Beemer has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Beemer, NE known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Mel Harder and Karl Hubenthal.