Kramer Community Center, 2015
Kramer’s story
138 years in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2015 and 2 maps from 1897 on.
- 1888Kramer is founded
KramerNE
This town of 7 people was founded in 1888.
Photo: Jared Winkler · CC BY-SA 4.0
Is Kramer a good place to live?
Kramer has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
7 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Kramer.
Climate
Kramer has four seasons and pleasant summers
25″snow a winter
In July, afternoons reach 87°; in January, nights fall to 15°, and about 25 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–38°
Spring40–63°
Summer63–85°
Fall42–65°
Oct 12
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Kramer is
14% of adults report frequent mental distress in Kramer, close to Nebraska’s towns (14%) and below U.S. towns (17%). Of 32 CDC measures, Kramer beats the Nebraska average on 1 and trails it on 10. Also worth knowing: in Kramer, 18% of adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance. Only 3 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a higher share of adults who sleep under 7 hours than Kramer.
| Kramer | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 9.7% | 8.1% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 73% | 76% | 79% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 19% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 23% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
1 better21 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Kramer | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.9% | 8.3% |
| More uninsured adults | 18.3% | 9.9% |
Crete Area Medical Center
4.9 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Kramer is tornadoes, at a moderate overall level
47risk score of 100
On expected storm and flood damage, Kramer sits below 53% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects locally, 27% come from tornadoes and 20% from inland flooding.
FEMA risk score
TornadoesInland floodingHail
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Kramer
13pages on Kramer
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
Nearby attractions
All 13 attractions →Memorial Stadium and 9 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Kramer. Close and well known come first.
18 mi Stadium & arenaMemorial Stadium
18 mi Stadium & arenaPinnacle Bank Arena
18 mi MuseumSheldon Museum of Art
18 mi MuseumMuseum of American Speed
18 mi MuseumUniversity of Nebraska State Museum
21 mi National Historical ParkHomestead National Historical Park43K visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Memorial Stadium: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0 · Pinnacle Bank Arena: CrunchySkies, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Sheldon Museum of Art: Ammodramus, CC0 · Museum of American Speed: Amjackson16, CC BY-SA 4.0 · University of Nebraska State Museum: Hanyou23, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Homestead National Historical Park: Billdorr at English Wikipedia, Public domain
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Getting set up
Moving to Kramer: who provides what
Kramer is unincorporated, so Lancaster County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerNorris Public Power District9.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet6 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesLancaster CountyLancaster County provides services here
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 hereLancaster Election CommissionerLancaster County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code6833368333 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.
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Kramer
About 0 of every 100 Kramer residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
About Kramer
Unincorporated community in Nebraska, United States
Kramer is an unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 26 as of the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,355 ft
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