Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Cahow Barber Shop is on the National Register of Historic Places. Chapman has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Chapman beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 209 in 1900, a peak of 371 in 1970, 260 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 3 maps from 1899 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Chapman, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Chapman.
Only 3 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a higher FEMA hazard score than Chapman. One declared disaster, in 2006, has brought federal aid to Chapman households. 35% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from hail, followed by inland flooding at 28%.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Chapman’s median household income is $86,000. The top destinations are Grand Island (43%), Central City (5%) and St. Paul (4%). 8.3% of Chapman residents live below the poverty line. Half commute less than 14 miles.
| Chapman | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $86,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% | 11% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
July afternoons reach 87°, January nights drop to 14° and about 28 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 6.3% in value. Only 4 of the 57 Nebraska towns we compare have a higher going rate for rent than Chapman. The share of households in Chapman who live in a home they own is 79%, above both the Nebraska town median (67%) and the median of U.S. towns (73%).
| Chapman | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 79% | 67% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,250 a month | $914 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
The share of adults in Chapman who sleep under 7 hours is 32%, against 31% in Nebraska’s towns and 36% across U.S. towns. A fifth of adults binge drink in the town. Two figures for adults in the town: 18% have been diagnosed with depression, 75% had a checkup this year.
| Chapman | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 19% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 23% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 75% | 76% | 79% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 31% | 36% |
| What stands out | Chapman | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 59.1% | 64.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
1 within 15 miles of the center of Chapman
About 4 of every 100 Chapman residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
Where Chapman’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Nebraska, United States
Chapman is a village in Merrick County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 260 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Grand Island metropolitan area.
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Chapman has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
