Byron, Nebraska downtown, 2011
Byron’s story
149 years in pictures
Census counts: 184 in 1910, 83 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2005.
- 1877Byron is founded
ByronNE
A town of 86, founded in 1877.
Population
86
2025 Census estimate · −4.4% since 2020
Typical home
$161K
+1.2% in a year
Household income
$50K
median
Median age
49.0
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Byron a good place to live?
No town among the 58 in Nebraska we compare has a lower median household income than Byron. Byron has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
86 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Washington TownshipByron
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Byron: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Byron, and how to reach them.
PowerNorris Public Power District9.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Byron water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Byron’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 hereThayer County ClerkThayer County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code6832568325 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 Byron.
Housing
Byron stands out in Nebraska and nationally, with the median rent lower than most
At $675 a month, Byron’s median rent is below both Nebraska’s towns ($914 a month) and U.S. towns ($1,185 a month). The typical Byron home is worth about $161,000, up 1.2% in a year, 42% below the Nebraska typical home.
$161KZillow home value
| Byron | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $675 a month | $914 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 66% | 67% | 73% |
Typical home value
Byron$161K
Nebraska$278K
+1.2%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Byron faces a very high natural-hazard risk, led by hail
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 81% of U.S. communities.
81risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HailInland floodingStrong wind
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Byron, expect four seasons and hot summers
Byron has chilly winters and warm summers. At 89°F, Byron’s July high is above both the Nebraska town median (87°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
21″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–39°
Spring39–64°
Summer63–87°
Fall42–66°
Oct 17
typical first frost
Apr 22
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Compared with most of Nebraska and the rest of the country, more of Byron’s adults have high blood pressure
44% of Byron adults have high blood pressure. Of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Byron. 17% of Byron adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Byron | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 34% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 31% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 19% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
5 better17 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Byron | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 14.5% | 19.7% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.5% | 9.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.9% | 6.1% |
Thayer County Health Services
14.2 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Byron
15pages on Byron
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Byron; the nearest are
Cloud County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Concordia, KS31.6 mi$3,540 in-state tuitionUniversity of Nebraska-LincolnUniversity or college · Public · Lincoln79.5 mi$10,434 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Byron residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
About Byron
Village in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States
Byron is a village in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States, and its south edge is the Nebraska-Kansas state border. The population was 85 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,670 ft
- ZIP code
- 68325
Questions about Byron
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Byron, NE a good place to live?
Byron has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.