Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 331, settled in 1874.
Only 1 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a higher share of households owning their home than Lindsay. Lindsay’s trail density is 2.0 miles per square mile, where Nebraska’s towns sit at 0.3 and U.S. towns at 0.4. Lindsay has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Lindsay beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 125 in 1890, a peak of 490 in 1920, 283 in 2020. The archive holds 7 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1966 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lindsay, 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 Lindsay.
1.3% of Lindsay residents live below the poverty line, below both the Nebraska town median (11%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). 7% of working residents work locally in Lindsay. Jobs based in Lindsay fell to 364 in 2023, 190 fewer than in 2013.
| Lindsay | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 1.3% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 7% | 34% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 15 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $84,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The typical Lindsay home is worth about $379,000, up 7.4% in a year, 36% above the Nebraska typical home. The median rent in Lindsay is $850 a month.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities. Since 2004, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Lindsay.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
People 65 and older are 27% of residents (17% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 28% of residents (36% statewide). Lindsay has grown 18% since 2020, to 331 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 19% of Lindsay residents are under 18.
| Lindsay | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 19% | 24% | 22% |
| Median age | 37.1 years | 37.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 31% | 28% | 29% |
47% women, 53% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.1 points. Across Nebraska, 49.7% of residents are women. Among residents 75 and older, 65% are men (NE 43%).
| Lindsay | NE | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 16% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 3.2% | 11.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.4% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 20.8% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 15.7% | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 5.4% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 6.4% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 14.4% | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 12.8% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 8.5% | 7.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 21.2% | 25% | 26% |
| Some college | 14.8% | 21.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 24.2% | 11% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 25.4% | 22.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 5.9% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
Lindsay has cold winters and warm summers. Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 3 have a lower July high than Lindsay.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 1 have a lower share of adults who sleep under 7 hours than Lindsay. Lindsay beats the Nebraska average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 3 have a lower share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Lindsay.
| Lindsay | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 31% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 30% | 33% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 17% |
| What stands out | Lindsay | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 6% | 9.5% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.9% | 12.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.6% | 8.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
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None within 15 miles of Lindsay; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Lindsay residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
Where Lindsay’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Nebraska, United States
Lindsay is a village in Platte County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lindsay had a population of 283.
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Lindsay has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.