Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 739, settled in 1887.
No town among the 57 in Nebraska we compare has a lower median rent than Deshler. Deshler has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 258 in 1900, a peak of 1,177 in 1930, 752 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 1982 and 3 maps from 1898 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Deshler, 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 Deshler.
The typical Deshler home is worth about $127,000, about the same as a year ago, 54% below the Nebraska typical home. 76% of Deshler households own their home, above Nebraska’s towns (67%) and close to U.S. towns (73%).
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Its public schools are run by the Deshler Public Schools. Two of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deshler Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 126 | C+ |
| Deshler High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 120 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 81% of U.S. communities. Since 1985, 5 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Deshler.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Most working residents leave Deshler for work: only 9% work in town. Deshler’s average trip to work is 12 minutes, against 17 minutes in Nebraska’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Since 2013, Deshler has lost 65 jobs, to 208 in 2023.
| Deshler | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 12 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 9% | 34% | 8% |
| Median household income | $57,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 11% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Deshler has chilly winters and warm summers. Deshler’s July high is 89°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Deshler beats the Nebraska average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8. 29% of Deshler adults sleep under 7 hours. Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 4 have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Deshler.
| Deshler | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 31% | 36% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 14% | 17% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 34% | 35% |
| What stands out | Deshler | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.4% | 12.4% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.4% | 77.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.6% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Deshler; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Deshler residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
Where Deshler’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States
Deshler is a city in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 739 at the 2020 census.
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Deshler has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.