Gurley, Nebraska 1, 2011
Gurley’s story
113 years in pictures
Census counts: 291 in 1920, 187 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 3 maps from 1899 on.
- 1913Gurley is founded
GurleyNE
A town of 190, founded in 1913.
Population
190
2025 Census estimate · +2.7% since 2020
Typical home
$166K
+2.7% in a year
Household income
$61K
median
Median age
57.6
years
Jobs based here
14
A commuter town
Is Gurley a good place to live?
Gurley’s median age is 57.6 years, above both Nebraska’s towns (37.5 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Of the 57 Nebraska towns we compare, none has a lower median rent than Gurley. Gurley has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
190 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 Gurley: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Gurley, and how to reach them.
PowerHigh West Energy14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Gurley water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Gurley’s 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 hereCheyenne County ClerkCheyenne County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code6914169141 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 Gurley.
Schools
The schools Gurley’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Leyton Public Schools. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leyton Elementary/Junior High SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 125 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts
Housing
Gurley stands out in Nebraska and nationally, with more of its households who own their home
93% of households own their home in Gurley, where Nebraska’s towns sit at 67% and U.S. towns at 73%. The typical Gurley home is worth about $166,000, up 2.7% in a year, 40% below the Nebraska typical home.
$166KZillow home value
Typical home value
Gurley$166K
Nebraska$278K
+2.7%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
With 0.2 jobs for every working resident, most of Gurley’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Gurley for work: only 0% work in town. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line in Gurley. The top destinations are Sidney (38%), Scottsbluff (7%) and Dalton (5%).
0%work in town
| Gurley | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $61,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Gurley0%
Sidney38%
Scottsbluff7%
Dalton5%
Potter5%
14 mi
median commute distance
14
jobs based in Gurley
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers in Gurley
Gurley has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. The July high in Gurley is 88°F.
29″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–41°
Spring34–61°
Summer56–85°
Fall35–63°
Oct 4
typical first frost
May 8
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults in Gurley have diabetes than in the typical Nebraska or U.S. town
14% of Gurley adults have diabetes. Only 2 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Gurley. 17% of Gurley adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Gurley | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 30% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 17% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 34% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 23% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
3 better21 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Gurley | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.2% | 9.9% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.8% | 77.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.5% | 8.3% |
Sidney Regional Medical Center
13.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in Gurley, with drought at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Gurley since 1984.
50risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
DroughtHailInland flooding
1
paid flood claims since 1984
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Gurley
16pages on Gurley
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Gurley; the nearest are
Northeastern Junior CollegeCommunity college · Public · Sterling, CO48.7 mi$5,730 in-state tuitionChadron State CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Chadron103.5 mi$8,290 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Gurley residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Gurley for work
Where Gurley’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
14jobs based in Gurley
0%of working residents work in town
14 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Gurley
Village in Nebraska, United States
Gurley is a village in Cheyenne County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Gurley had a population of 187.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 4,281 ft
- ZIP code
- 69141
Questions about Gurley
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Gurley, NE a good place to live?
Gurley has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.