Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Genoa has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Genoa beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 187 in 1880, a peak of 1,376 in 1910, 894 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 3 maps from 1896 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Genoa, 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 Genoa.
Federal aid has come to Genoa households in 4 declared disasters; the latest was in 2019. Expected losses in Genoa break down as 36% from hail and 23% from inland flooding.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Public schools: the Twin River Public Schools. Its two schools are below. 2 public schools serve Genoa, with 406 students in all.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin River Elem-GenoaLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 217 | C |
| Twin River Sr. High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 189 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
Nearly one in ten residents live below the poverty line in Genoa, below both the Nebraska town median (11%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Jobs based locally fell to 265 in 2023, 192 fewer than in 2013. The town’s average commute is 24 minutes. The top destinations are Columbus (17%), Fullerton (17%) and Lincoln (4%).
| Genoa | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 11% | 34% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $67,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Among households in Genoa, 77% are owner-occupiers. Its rent at the middle of the market is $798 a month, where Nebraska’s towns sit at $914 a month and U.S. towns at $1,185 a month. Values fell 1.5% in the year to September 2026.
| Genoa | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $798 a month | $914 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 77% | 67% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Expect cold winters and warm summers in Genoa. Summer afternoons peak near 86° in July, and January nights bottom out around 13°; snowfall runs to about 29 inches a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 4 have a higher share of adults who smoke cigarettes than Genoa. A fifth of Genoa adults binge drink.
| Genoa | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 19% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 40% | 35% |
| What stands out | Genoa | NE |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 8.2% | 6.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 16.3% | 12.4% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4% | 3.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Genoa City Park | — | 17 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Genoa; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Genoa residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
1,003 counted in 2010 and 894 in 2020; an estimated 868 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
3 notable people were born in Genoa.
City in Nance County, Nebraska, United States
Genoa (pron. je NO uh) is a city in Nance County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 894 at the 2020 census. The city was founded by Mormons in 1857. In the fall of 1859, the Mormon Colony was forced to abandon Genoa when the town and surrounding area were incorporated into the newly created Pawnee Reservation. The Pawnee Indian Agency utilized the structures vacated by the Mormons.
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Genoa has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
3 notable people were born here, including Scott Shanle and Frank McCormick.