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A town of 182, platted in 1887.
Holstein’s average trip to work is 33 minutes, above both the Nebraska town median (17 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). No town among the 58 in Nebraska we compare has a higher median age than Holstein. Holstein 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: 118 in 1890, a peak of 323 in 1910, 191 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 3 maps from 1897 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Holstein, 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 Holstein.
1.5% of working residents work locally in Holstein, against 34% in Nebraska’s towns and 8% across U.S. towns. The top destinations are Hastings (40%), Lincoln (6%) and Red Cloud (3%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
| Holstein | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.5% | 34% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.6% | 11% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Holstein has cold winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 88°, January nights drop to 15° and about 25 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Holstein beats the Nebraska average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4. 28% of Holstein adults sleep under 7 hours. Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 1 have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Holstein.
| Holstein | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 31% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 19% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 17% |
| What stands out | Holstein | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.6% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 6.7% | 9.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.6% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The median rent in Holstein is $500 a month. Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 4 have a higher share of households owning their home than Holstein.
| Holstein | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 88% | 67% | 73% |
| Median rent | $500 a month | $914 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
None within 15 miles of Holstein; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Holstein residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
Where Holstein’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Nebraska, US
Holstein is a village in Cottonwood Township, Adams County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 188 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Hastings, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Holstein has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.