Gross NE, 2007
Gross’s story
133 years in pictures
Census counts: 325 in 1900, 3 in 2020. The archive holds 20 old photos and papers going back to 2007 and 2 maps from 1964 on.
- 1893Gross is founded
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Is Gross a good place to live?
Of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare, none has a higher home-ownership rate than Gross. Gross has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Gross stand out
Where Gross beats most towns.
Small town
3 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Gross: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Gross, and how to reach them.
PowerNiobrara Valley El MemberEIAHIFLD · EIA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Gross’ 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 hereBoyd County ClerkBoyd County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code6871968719 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 Gross.
Climate
Expect four seasons and pleasant summers in Gross
Winters in Gross are cold, snowy and summers warm. Summer afternoons peak near 87° in July, and January nights bottom out around 12°; snowfall runs to about 31 inches a winter.
31″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter15–34°
Spring36–59°
Summer61–84°
Fall39–62°
Oct 13
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: high risk in Gross, mostly inland flooding
34% of Gross’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by drought at 25%. Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in 66% of U.S. communities.
66risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
More of Gross’ adults have high blood pressure than in the typical Nebraska or U.S. town
16% of adults in Gross have diabetes; 26% feel lonely. Of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who report frequent physical distress than Gross. The share of adults in Gross who have been diagnosed with depression: 17%. The town does better than the Nebraska average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and worse on 12.
| Gross | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 34% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 11% | 12% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 30% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 31% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
7 better13 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Gross | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.4% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.7% | 9.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.9% | 6.1% |
Niobrara Valley Hospital
11.6 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 Gross
13pages on Gross
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Gross; the nearest are
Dakota Wesleyan UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Mitchell, SD58.5 mi$33,790 tuitionMitchell Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Mitchell, SD58.7 mi$7,524 in-state tuitionUniversity of South DakotaUniversity or college · Public · Vermillion, SD84 mi$9,432 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Gross residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
About Gross
Village in Nebraska, US
Gross is a village in Boyd County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, the village had a total population of 3. In the 2000 United States census, it was one of only eight places with a population of five people. The others were Storrie, California; Baker, Missouri; Odell, New Hampshire; Maza, North Dakota; Somerset, Vermont, and Prudhoe Bay, Alaska.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,775 ft
Questions about Gross
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Gross, NE a good place to live?
Gross has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.