Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Home to 3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Its National Register listings include Colman House and People's State Bank. Diller has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Diller beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 126 in 1890, a peak of 506 in 1910, 247 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1908 and 2 maps from 1970 on.
3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Diller, 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 Diller.
Adults 35 to 64 are 52% of residents (36% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 11% of residents (23% statewide). Diller is growing: up 7.7% since 2020, to 267 residents (2025 estimate). For adults 25 and older locally, the share who hold a bachelor’s degree or more is 35%.
| Diller | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.5 years | 37.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 35% | 28% | 29% |
55% women, 45% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±8.8 points. Across Nebraska, 49.7% of residents are women.
| Diller | NE | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.1% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.4% | 11.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 2.2% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.9% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 8.4% | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 25.1% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 18.4% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.6% | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.8% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.8% | 7.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 35.9% | 25% | 26% |
| Some college | 18.3% | 21.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.5% | 11% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 28.9% | 22.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 5.6% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
The public schools here belong to the Diller-Odell Public Schools. Its one school is below. Enrollment at the town’s public school: 137 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diller-Odell Elem SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 137 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts
Nearly a third of Diller’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by hail at 30%. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in nearly three quarters of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Diller, the peak summer temperature is 89°F, above both the Nebraska town median (87°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Values rose 3% in the 12 months to September 2026. The share of households in Diller who own their home is 74%, above Nebraska’s towns (67%) and close to U.S. towns (73%).
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
The share of residents in Diller who live below the poverty line: 17%. Half commute less than 25 miles. The town’s average trip to work is 14 minutes. The top destinations are Fairbury (18%), Beatrice (11%) and Lincoln (11%).
| Diller | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 2.3% | 34% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 14 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 17% | 11% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Among adults in Diller, 14% report frequent mental distress and 18% have been diagnosed with depression. Against the Nebraska average, Diller comes out ahead on 4 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 1. 30% of adults sleep under 7 hours locally.
| Diller | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 19% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 14% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 23% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 31% | 36% |
| What stands out | Diller | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.2% | 12.3% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.2% | 9.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.9% | 8.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Diller; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Diller residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
3 places in Diller on the National Register of Historic Places.
Village in Nebraska, United States
Diller is a village in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 248 at the 2020 census.
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Diller has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
2 notable people were born here, including Harvey L. Vanier and Leslie Stull.
